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

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Voodoochild
Member since February 2023 • 141 posts

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

Posted on January 09, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 982 posts

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

Posted on January 10, 2025

Replies (5)

Iceberg
Member • 54 posts

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

January 10, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 114 posts

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

January 11, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 77 posts

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

January 12, 2025 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 5 posts

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

January 13, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 69 posts

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

January 14, 2025 Reply

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