[Free Solution] Dealer wants proof for BMW 628 CSi key code - why?

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Quantumx
Member since March 2023 • 110 posts

Need my BMW 628 CSi's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on April 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 06, 2025

Replies (6)

Hotwheels
Member • 30 posts

Just what I needed! My BMW 628 CSi has been acting up lately.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 135 posts

Was about to tow my BMW 628 CSi. Let me try this first.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 34 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my BMW 628 CSi.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 36 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my BMW 628 CSi's mystery code.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 116 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my BMW 628 CSi's mystery code.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
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Was about to tow my BMW 628 CSi. Let me try this first.

April 11, 2025 Reply

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