[Solved] Got blank key for BMW i8 Convertible from eBay - no code

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Lonewolf
Member since August 2023 • 83 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my BMW i8 Convertible?

Posted on February 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1394 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW i8 Convertible. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 04, 2025

Replies (5)

Iceberg
Member • 10 posts

Desperate to get my BMW i8 Convertible running again. Trying this tonight.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 28 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my BMW i8 Convertible.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 29 posts

Just tried this on my BMW i8 Convertible—anyone else have success?

February 06, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 106 posts

Same problem on my BMW i8 Convertible. Watching for any working solutions.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 149 posts

Trying to figure this out for my BMW i8 Convertible too!

February 08, 2025 Reply

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