[Resolved] Trying to revive old BMW 1Series Hatchback - no key code available

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Laserfocus
Member since November 2021 • 116 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program BMW 1Series Hatchback keys?

Posted on August 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1104 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 1Series Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 15, 2024

Replies (3)

Goldengate
Member • 29 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my BMW 1Series Hatchback as well.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 141 posts

Still can’t find the code for my BMW 1Series Hatchback. This might do it.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 70 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my BMW 1Series Hatchback.

August 17, 2024 Reply

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