[Confirmed] My BMW Z3 coupe 28i won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Wildthing
Member since August 2021 • 90 posts

Where do I get the key code for my BMW Z3 coupe 28i to make a spare key?

Posted on November 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1565 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW Z3 coupe 28i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 11, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphaomega
Member • 94 posts

Why is finding a key code on a BMW Z3 coupe 28i this hard?!

November 11, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 105 posts

I think my BMW Z3 coupe 28i has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 43 posts

Same issue here with my BMW Z3 coupe 28i, let me know if it works.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 40 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my BMW Z3 coupe 28i this weekend.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 30 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my BMW Z3 coupe 28i. Huge thanks!

November 15, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 109 posts

Using this on my BMW Z3 coupe 28i now. Hope it works.

November 16, 2024 Reply

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