[Confirmed Fix] BMW i3 with Range Extender keyless entry failed - car won’t start

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Vortex22
Member since October 2022 • 147 posts

How can I find my BMW i3 with Range Extender's key code to program a new key?

Posted on April 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1691 posts

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

Posted on April 08, 2025

Replies (6)

Megamind
Member • 14 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my BMW i3 with Range Extender.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 38 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my BMW i3 with Range Extender too.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 109 posts

Trying this out on my BMW i3 with Range Extender today—hoping it works.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 15 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my BMW i3 with Range Extender.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 96 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my BMW i3 with Range Extender key code too.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 5 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my BMW i3 with Range Extender for a while.

April 13, 2025 Reply

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