[Solution] Can’t access immobilizer settings on 1986 BMW 635CSi scanner

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Zerocool
Member since February 2023 • 78 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 1986 BMW 635CSi for key programming?

Posted on February 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1752 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1986 BMW 635CSi. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 20, 2025

Replies (5)

Purplehaze
Member • 44 posts

I’m not alone! My 1986 BMW 635CSi is doing the same thing.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 136 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 1986 BMW 635CSi?

February 21, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 123 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 1986 BMW 635CSi too.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 92 posts

Saved me from towing my 1986 BMW 635CSi. Thanks!

February 23, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 113 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1986 BMW 635CSi.

February 24, 2025 Reply

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