[Confirmed Fix] 2020 BMW 330 i xDrive won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Pandaexpress
Member since February 2022 • 100 posts

Looking for my 2020 BMW 330 i xDrive's factory key code to program a key

Posted on April 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1046 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 BMW 330 i xDrive. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 02, 2025

Replies (3)

Captaincrunch
Member • 57 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2020 BMW 330 i xDrive. Giving it a go myself.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 92 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2020 BMW 330 i xDrive?

April 03, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 108 posts

Using this on my 2020 BMW 330 i xDrive now. Hope it works.

April 04, 2025 Reply

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