[Completed] Import Trade Services BMW 325I 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Karmapolice
Member since October 2021 • 13 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Import Trade Services BMW 325I?

Posted on September 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Import Trade Services BMW 325I. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 21, 2024

Replies (3)

Gamemaster
Member • 23 posts

Anyone try this on a Import Trade Services BMW 325I with push-button start?

September 21, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 26 posts

Same problem on my Import Trade Services BMW 325I. Watching for any working solutions.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 51 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Import Trade Services BMW 325I?

September 23, 2024 Reply

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