[Answered] Does the BMW 328ci transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Captainkirk
Member since July 2023 • 38 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my BMW 328ci?

Posted on May 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 328ci. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 15, 2025

Replies (5)

Purplehaze
Member • 47 posts

Anyone try this on a BMW 328ci with push-button start?

May 15, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 105 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my BMW 328ci.

May 16, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 20 posts

If this works for my BMW 328ci, I owe you big time.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 37 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my BMW 328ci. Thanks!

May 18, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 71 posts

Just tried this on my BMW 328ci—anyone else have success?

May 19, 2025 Reply

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