[Free Tool] Help with key pairing on BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition - code won’t work

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Vectorx
Member since January 2023 • 32 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition?

Posted on October 31, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 01, 2024

Replies (5)

Shadowfax
Member • 12 posts

My BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

November 01, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 109 posts

Key code problems with my BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition as well. Subscribed!

November 02, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 111 posts

Trying this on my BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition later. Will report back.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 19 posts

My BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 106 posts

Will this work if the BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition has an aftermarket alarm?

November 05, 2024 Reply

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