[Confirmed Fix] Can't start my BMW Serie 1 E87, key code issue?

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Digitalx
Member since June 2022 • 105 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program BMW Serie 1 E87 keys?

Posted on December 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 544 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW Serie 1 E87. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 11, 2024

Replies (3)

Captaincrunch
Member • 127 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 BMW Serie 1 E87?

December 11, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 109 posts

Still can’t find the code for my BMW Serie 1 E87. This might do it.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 71 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old BMW Serie 1 E87.

December 13, 2024 Reply

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