[Confirmed Fix] Can I reset the immobilizer on my BMW R32 without dealer?

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Jumpman
Member since January 2023 • 150 posts

Looking for my BMW R32's factory key code to program a key

Posted on January 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1652 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW R32. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 05, 2025

Replies (6)

Vectorprime
Member • 142 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 BMW R32?

January 05, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 15 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a BMW R32 owner.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 105 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my BMW R32.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 16 posts

My BMW R32 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 97 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 BMW R32?

January 09, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 18 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my BMW R32.

January 10, 2025 Reply

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