[Issue Closed] Need to reset my 2019 BMW i8 Base immobilizer system

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Rustynail
Member since July 2023 • 130 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2019 BMW i8 Base

Posted on April 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 15, 2025

Replies (4)

Oldschool
Member • 93 posts

Been stuck with my 2019 BMW i8 Base for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 35 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2019 BMW i8 Base. Trying this instead.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 104 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2019 BMW i8 Base as well.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 102 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2019 BMW i8 Base!

April 18, 2025 Reply

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