[Solution] BMW 320i Cabrio won’t start after replacing key - what code do I need?

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Electric
Member since October 2022 • 18 posts

How can I obtain my BMW 320i Cabrio's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on December 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1556 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 320i Cabrio. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 06, 2024

Replies (6)

Flashgordon
Member • 19 posts

I’m in the same boat with my BMW 320i Cabrio. This looks promising.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 36 posts

Was about to give up on my BMW 320i Cabrio, but this gives me hope.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 74 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my BMW 320i Cabrio. Trying this now.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 40 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my BMW 320i Cabrio this weekend.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 75 posts

Does this method work for the BMW 320i Cabrio models from 2010 onward?

December 10, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 144 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my BMW 320i Cabrio this weekend.

December 11, 2024 Reply

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