[It Worked!] Keyless entry fails on BMW 3Series 318d Gran Turismo - immobilizer active?

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Urbanlegend
Member since October 2021 • 75 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a BMW 3Series 318d Gran Turismo for key programming?

Posted on October 04, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 3Series 318d Gran Turismo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 05, 2024

Replies (4)

Voodoochild
Member • 100 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my BMW 3Series 318d Gran Turismo for a while.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 147 posts

My BMW 3Series 318d Gran Turismo might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 111 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my BMW 3Series 318d Gran Turismo. Huge thanks!

October 07, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 109 posts

I have the same BMW 3Series 318d Gran Turismo and I'm also trying to find the key code.

October 08, 2024 Reply

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