[Solved] Can locksmith pull key code from my BMW M X3 M Competition?

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Lonewolf
Member since April 2022 • 92 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a BMW M X3 M Competition key fob?

Posted on October 14, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphadog
Member • 27 posts

I really hope this trick works on my BMW M X3 M Competition.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 6 posts

I’m not alone! My BMW M X3 M Competition is doing the same thing.

October 16, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 59 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 BMW M X3 M Competition?

October 17, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 131 posts

Does this method work for the BMW M X3 M Competition models from 2010 onward?

October 18, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 97 posts

My BMW M X3 M Competition's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 112 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my BMW M X3 M Competition.

October 20, 2024 Reply

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