[Status: Resolved] Trying to start my BMW 2Series 220i Gran Tourer but it says 'immobilized'

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Rustynail
Member since May 2022 • 54 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my BMW 2Series 220i Gran Tourer

Posted on September 01, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 02, 2024

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Timelord
Member • 131 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my BMW 2Series 220i Gran Tourer.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 20 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my BMW 2Series 220i Gran Tourer's mystery code.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Megamind
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Trying to figure this out for my BMW 2Series 220i Gran Tourer too!

September 04, 2024 Reply

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