[Fixed] My BMW Z4 sDrive30i Convertible is stuck in immobilizer mode, help

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Darthvader
Member since April 2022 • 110 posts

Looking for my BMW Z4 sDrive30i Convertible's key code to program a new key

Posted on January 31, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 01, 2025

Replies (4)

Yellowfin
Member • 95 posts

Anyone try this on a BMW Z4 sDrive30i Convertible with push-button start?

February 01, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 37 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my BMW Z4 sDrive30i Convertible, following this thread.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 47 posts

Saved me from towing my BMW Z4 sDrive30i Convertible. Thanks!

February 03, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 10 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my BMW Z4 sDrive30i Convertible for a while.

February 04, 2025 Reply

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