[Free Fix] Do you need a code when changing BCM in BMW 328ic?

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Quantumflux
Member since August 2023 • 132 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my BMW 328ic?

Posted on December 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 834 posts

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

Posted on December 22, 2024

Replies (4)

Dragonfly
Member • 80 posts

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

December 22, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 76 posts

I tried this with my BMW 328ic but still no luck. Any suggestions?

December 23, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 51 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my BMW 328ic.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 21 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my BMW 328ic, hope this helps.

December 25, 2024 Reply

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