[Confirmed Fix] Do salvage yards keep key codes for BMW 435i xDrive Convertibles?

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Highvoltage
Member since February 2022 • 11 posts

Looking for my BMW 435i xDrive Convertible's factory key code to program a key

Posted on December 13, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 14, 2024

Replies (3)

Deltaforce
Member • 39 posts

My BMW 435i xDrive Convertible has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

December 14, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 137 posts

My BMW 435i xDrive Convertible's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 75 posts

I think my BMW 435i xDrive Convertible has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

December 16, 2024 Reply

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