[Confirmed] How mechanics get key codes for BMW i3 BEV

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Whitenoise
Member since January 2022 • 48 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a BMW i3 BEV?

Posted on October 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1475 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW i3 BEV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 14, 2024

Replies (3)

Voodoochild
Member • 113 posts

My BMW i3 BEV refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 11 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my BMW i3 BEV. Thanks!

October 15, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 136 posts

I’ve been locked out of my BMW i3 BEV all week. Hope this helps.

October 16, 2024 Reply

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