[Working] BMW 328i xDrive 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Jazzhands
Member since July 2022 • 105 posts

Looking for my BMW 328i xDrive's key code to program a new key

Posted on October 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 19, 2024

Replies (5)

Vectorprime
Member • 147 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my BMW 328i xDrive.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 13 posts

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

October 20, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 131 posts

I’ve been locked out of my BMW 328i xDrive all week. Hope this helps.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 110 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with BMW 328i xDrive key issues!

October 22, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 140 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 BMW 328i xDrive?

October 23, 2024 Reply

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