[Free Fix] My 2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Alphabeta
Member since October 2021 • 103 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i?

Posted on April 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 25, 2025

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Silverbullet
Member • 50 posts

Trying this on my 2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i later. Will report back.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 60 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i's key code.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 42 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i.

April 27, 2025 Reply

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