[Free Fix] My BMW 228i won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Xfactor
Member since July 2023 • 11 posts

Need my BMW 228i's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on December 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1133 posts

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

Posted on December 11, 2024

Replies (4)

Lonewolf
Member • 137 posts

If this works for my BMW 228i, I owe you big time.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 90 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my BMW 228i as well.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 65 posts

Looking for the same thing for my BMW 228i, hope someone can help.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 138 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out BMW 228i.

December 14, 2024 Reply

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