[Working] Can't start my BMW 328ci Convertible, key code issue?

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Steelwolf
Member since August 2021 • 35 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my BMW 328ci Convertible

Posted on May 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 866 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 328ci Convertible. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 12, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowjacket
Member • 70 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my BMW 328ci Convertible key code too.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 95 posts

Trying this out on my BMW 328ci Convertible today—hoping it works.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 139 posts

Why is finding a key code on a BMW 328ci Convertible this hard?!

May 14, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 29 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my BMW 328ci Convertible.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 84 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a BMW 328ci Convertible?

May 16, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 104 posts

My BMW 328ci Convertible might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

May 17, 2025 Reply

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