[Success] VIN decoder for BMW 228i xDrive Convertible key or PIN code?

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Windwalker
Member since February 2023 • 17 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my BMW 228i xDrive Convertible

Posted on January 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1884 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 228i xDrive Convertible. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 23, 2025

Replies (3)

Karmaking
Member • 69 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a BMW 228i xDrive Convertible?

January 23, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 76 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my BMW 228i xDrive Convertible.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 80 posts

Will this work if the BMW 228i xDrive Convertible has an aftermarket alarm?

January 25, 2025 Reply

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