[Confirmed Fix] Fob reprogram failed on BMW X SERIES X3 3000 - need key code

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Jedimaster
Member since October 2022 • 137 posts

Need my BMW X SERIES X3 3000's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1824 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW X SERIES X3 3000. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 20, 2025

Replies (4)

Hotshot
Member • 36 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my BMW X SERIES X3 3000.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 79 posts

Using this on my BMW X SERIES X3 3000 now. Hope it works.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 149 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a BMW X SERIES X3 3000.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 11 posts

My BMW X SERIES X3 3000 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 23, 2025 Reply

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