[Status: Resolved] Does anyone have a way to retrieve a BMW i3s PIN code?

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Pandaexpress
Member since August 2021 • 64 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my BMW i3s to program a key?

Posted on November 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 939 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW i3s. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 30, 2024

Replies (5)

Steelwolf
Member • 124 posts

I’ve been locked out of my BMW i3s all week. Hope this helps.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 16 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my BMW i3s.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 91 posts

My BMW i3s refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 140 posts

My BMW i3s refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 137 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a BMW i3s before?

December 04, 2024 Reply

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