[Completed] Ignition won’t engage on BMW 328i Sports Wagon - missing PIN?

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Silverfox
Member since March 2022 • 109 posts

Where's the key code stored in my BMW 328i Sports Wagon for key programming?

Posted on February 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1547 posts

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

Posted on February 02, 2025

Replies (3)

Alphaomega
Member • 59 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my BMW 328i Sports Wagon!

February 02, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 78 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my BMW 328i Sports Wagon this weekend.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 59 posts

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

February 04, 2025 Reply

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