[Issue Closed] Key code problem with my BMW 228i Gran Coupe, need help

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Cosmokid
Member since March 2023 • 116 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my BMW 228i Gran Coupe - help?

Posted on April 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Rustyshack
Member • 26 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a BMW 228i Gran Coupe.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 92 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the BMW 228i Gran Coupe?

April 18, 2025 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 50 posts

Appreciate any advice—my BMW 228i Gran Coupe won’t recognize the key.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 143 posts

Following this for my BMW 228i Gran Coupe. Please update if it works!

April 20, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 119 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a BMW 228i Gran Coupe?

April 21, 2025 Reply
Redalert
Member • 39 posts

Appreciate any advice—my BMW 228i Gran Coupe won’t recognize the key.

April 22, 2025 Reply

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