[It Worked!] Do you need a code when changing BCM in BMW 328i Coupe?

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Electriceel
Member since November 2022 • 92 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my BMW 328i Coupe

Posted on December 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1123 posts

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

Posted on December 23, 2024

Replies (6)

Echolima
Member • 18 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my BMW 328i Coupe. Trying this instead.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 143 posts

My BMW 328i Coupe's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

December 24, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 84 posts

This just might solve my BMW 328i Coupe's ignition issue.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 51 posts

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

December 26, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 105 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the BMW 328i Coupe?

December 27, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 110 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my BMW 328i Coupe as well.

December 28, 2024 Reply

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