[It Worked!] Is immobilizer PIN same across all BMW i3 Electric Hatchback trims?

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Alphaomega
Member since April 2022 • 142 posts

Need my BMW i3 Electric Hatchback's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on October 30, 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 Electric Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 31, 2024

Replies (4)

Echolima
Member • 24 posts

My BMW i3 Electric Hatchback's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 107 posts

I’m not alone! My BMW i3 Electric Hatchback is doing the same thing.

November 01, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 102 posts

My BMW i3 Electric Hatchback is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 101 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my BMW i3 Electric Hatchback.

November 03, 2024 Reply

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