[Success] My BMW 3Series 330d Touring Wagon is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Airjordan
Member since March 2022 • 58 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my BMW 3Series 330d Touring Wagon?

Posted on January 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1134 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 3Series 330d Touring Wagon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 13, 2025

Replies (6)

Xenoking
Member • 18 posts

Will this work if the BMW 3Series 330d Touring Wagon has an aftermarket alarm?

January 13, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 41 posts

My BMW 3Series 330d Touring Wagon's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 11 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my BMW 3Series 330d Touring Wagon.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 84 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my BMW 3Series 330d Touring Wagon!

January 16, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 71 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my BMW 3Series 330d Touring Wagon this weekend.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 112 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a BMW 3Series 330d Touring Wagon before?

January 18, 2025 Reply

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