[Update] Can’t get past anti-theft lock on my BMW X3 xDrive28i

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Karmaking
Member since December 2022 • 117 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my BMW X3 xDrive28i to program a key?

Posted on March 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW X3 xDrive28i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 05, 2025

Replies (3)

Timemachine
Member • 29 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start BMW X3 xDrive28is?

March 05, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 30 posts

My BMW X3 xDrive28i's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 88 posts

Was about to give up on my BMW X3 xDrive28i, but this gives me hope.

March 07, 2025 Reply

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