[Closed] Ignition won’t turn - is my BMW i3 94Ah asking for a code?

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Ultraman
Member since January 2023 • 89 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program BMW i3 94Ah keys?

Posted on October 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW i3 94Ah. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 03, 2024

Replies (6)

Vectorprime
Member • 72 posts

Trying this out on my BMW i3 94Ah today—hoping it works.

October 03, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 117 posts

Was about to give up on my BMW i3 94Ah, but this gives me hope.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 59 posts

I need this so bad for my BMW i3 94Ah. Subscribed!

October 05, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 48 posts

I’ve got a 2012 BMW i3 94Ah, would this method still work?

October 06, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 148 posts

Key code problems with my BMW i3 94Ah as well. Subscribed!

October 07, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 93 posts

My BMW i3 94Ah won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 08, 2024 Reply

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