[Verified] Need key code after battery died in BMW i3 S Hatchback

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Bluesteel
Member since August 2021 • 95 posts

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

Posted on November 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 894 posts

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

Posted on December 01, 2024

Replies (6)

Bluescreen
Member • 54 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my BMW i3 S Hatchback for a while.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 14 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my BMW i3 S Hatchback's mystery code.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 90 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the BMW i3 S Hatchback?

December 03, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 51 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my BMW i3 S Hatchback.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 105 posts

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

December 05, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 46 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a BMW i3 S Hatchback.

December 06, 2024 Reply

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