[Free Fix] Any way to unlock BMW i3s with Range Extender without key code?

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Vortex22
Member since April 2022 • 80 posts

Where do I get the key code for my BMW i3s with Range Extender to make a spare key?

Posted on December 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW i3s with Range Extender. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 19, 2024

Replies (6)

Xrayspecs
Member • 80 posts

Just tried this on my BMW i3s with Range Extender—anyone else have success?

December 19, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 61 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my BMW i3s with Range Extender. Trying this now.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 107 posts

Following along—same issue with my BMW i3s with Range Extender.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 104 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my BMW i3s with Range Extender for a while.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 48 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my BMW i3s with Range Extender.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 57 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out BMW i3s with Range Extender.

December 24, 2024 Reply

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