[Status: Resolved] Locked out of my BMW 328i Sport Wagon xDrive, need key code fast

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Cosmicray
Member since January 2023 • 37 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a BMW 328i Sport Wagon xDrive?

Posted on December 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 328i Sport Wagon xDrive. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 19, 2024

Replies (5)

Xenomorph
Member • 8 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my BMW 328i Sport Wagon xDrive's mystery code.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 45 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my BMW 328i Sport Wagon xDrive.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 66 posts

Trying this on my BMW 328i Sport Wagon xDrive later. Will report back.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 50 posts

I’ve got a 2012 BMW 328i Sport Wagon xDrive, would this method still work?

December 22, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 60 posts

I think my BMW 328i Sport Wagon xDrive has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

December 23, 2024 Reply

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