[Working] Help with key pairing on BMW Serie 3 G20 - code won’t work

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Xenoking
Member since July 2022 • 122 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my BMW Serie 3 G20?

Posted on February 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW Serie 3 G20. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 03, 2025

Replies (5)

Vectorx
Member • 95 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my BMW Serie 3 G20.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 56 posts

Does this method work for the BMW Serie 3 G20 models from 2010 onward?

February 04, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 70 posts

I tried this with my BMW Serie 3 G20 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

February 05, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 114 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my BMW Serie 3 G20 this weekend.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 26 posts

Was about to give up on my BMW Serie 3 G20, but this gives me hope.

February 07, 2025 Reply

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