[Method] How do I retrieve the key code for my BMW X3 E83?

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Bob
Member since December 2021 • 61 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my BMW X3 E83

Posted on February 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 05, 2025

Replies (6)

Quickdraw
Member • 7 posts

I tried this with my BMW X3 E83 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

February 05, 2025 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 59 posts

Just tried this on my BMW X3 E83—anyone else have success?

February 06, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 142 posts

Why is finding a key code on a BMW X3 E83 this hard?!

February 07, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 39 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the BMW X3 E83?

February 08, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 113 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my BMW X3 E83, following this thread.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 60 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 BMW X3 E83?

February 10, 2025 Reply

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