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What to do if your BMW X3 key doesn't work?
Years 2017-2024

Answer

If the BMW X3 key no longer works, the first step to take, even the most obvious, is to replace the battery. If the problem persists even with the new battery, then, unfortunately, you need to ask the dealer for a duplicate, at a cost of around 300 euros.
Posted on: 20 March 2023 by ScegliAuto

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