[It Worked!] Where's the key code stored in my BMW 318is for key programming?

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Bob
Member since April 2023 • 22 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program BMW 318is keys?

Posted on November 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1602 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 318is. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Luckyluke
Member • 37 posts

My BMW 318is is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 119 posts

Using this on my BMW 318is now. Hope it works.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 118 posts

My BMW 318is has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

November 15, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 93 posts

This might finally help me unlock my BMW 318is's key code.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 41 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with BMW 318is key issues!

November 17, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 68 posts

Appreciate any advice—my BMW 318is won’t recognize the key.

November 18, 2024 Reply

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