[Confirmed] Stuck without key code for BMW 328i Convertible

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Quantumleap
Member since October 2022 • 124 posts

How to get the factory key code for my BMW 328i Convertible to make keys?

Posted on November 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 873 posts

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

Posted on November 07, 2024

Replies (5)

Haloeffect
Member • 54 posts

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

November 07, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 108 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a BMW 328i Convertible owner.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Bob
Member • 52 posts

My BMW 328i Convertible refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 144 posts

Still can’t find the code for my BMW 328i Convertible. This might do it.

November 10, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 108 posts

Desperate to get my BMW 328i Convertible running again. Trying this tonight.

November 11, 2024 Reply

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