[Solved] Looking for someone who pulled key code from BMW 428i xDrive Coupe VIN

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Charlie
Member since October 2021 • 58 posts

Looking for my BMW 428i xDrive Coupe's key code to program a new key

Posted on April 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 999 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 428i xDrive Coupe. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 22, 2025

Replies (3)

Dragonfly
Member • 25 posts

Just what I needed! My BMW 428i xDrive Coupe has been acting up lately.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 5 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start BMW 428i xDrive Coupes?

April 23, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 130 posts

I’ve been locked out of my BMW 428i xDrive Coupe all week. Hope this helps.

April 24, 2025 Reply

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