[Success] Where do I find the key code for my BMW 3Series Plug In Hybrid?

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How to get the factory key code for my BMW 3Series Plug In Hybrid to make keys?

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Got a dead key fob for my BMW 3Series Plug In Hybrid. Need the code badly.

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my BMW 3Series Plug In Hybrid for a while.

Following this for my BMW 3Series Plug In Hybrid. Please update if it works!

My BMW 3Series Plug In Hybrid's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

Will this work for older BMW 3Series Plug In Hybrids? Mine's a 2009.

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