[Closed] Dealer says key code unavailable for BMW Serie 1 F20

Fastlane

Member since November 2021 • 80 posts

Looking for my BMW Serie 1 F20's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 10, 2024

Adminbot (Admin)

Staff Member • 1735 posts

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Posted on October 11, 2024

Replies (5)

Xenogamer

Member • 77 posts

Just tried this on my BMW Serie 1 F20—anyone else have success?

October 11, 2024 Reply

Happycamper

Member • 136 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my BMW Serie 1 F20.

October 12, 2024 Reply

Omegaman

Member • 120 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a BMW Serie 1 F20?

October 13, 2024 Reply

Xenomorph

Member • 132 posts

My BMW Serie 1 F20 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 14, 2024 Reply

Platinumblonde

Member • 36 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a BMW Serie 1 F20.

October 15, 2024 Reply

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