[Recommended Fix] Need to program a key for my BMW X1 M35i but don’t have the code

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Alphacent
Member since June 2023 • 101 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a BMW X1 M35i?

Posted on September 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 832 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW X1 M35i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 12, 2024

Replies (6)

Zerogravity
Member • 35 posts

My BMW X1 M35i won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 12, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 150 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my BMW X1 M35i. Trying this instead.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 53 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my BMW X1 M35i's mystery code.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Ironman
Member • 116 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my BMW X1 M35i, hope this helps.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 38 posts

Trying this on my BMW X1 M35i later. Will report back.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 44 posts

My BMW X1 M35i has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

September 17, 2024 Reply

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