[Confirmed] 1991 BMW 850i repair stalled - missing immobilizer code

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Jazzmann
Member since April 2023 • 140 posts

How to get my 1991 BMW 850i's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on October 01, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1991 BMW 850i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 02, 2024

Replies (3)

Techguru
Member • 74 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1991 BMW 850i.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 33 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1991 BMW 850i, would this method still work?

October 03, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 55 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 1991 BMW 850i too.

October 04, 2024 Reply

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