[Status: Resolved] Where is the key code stored on a 1993 BMW 5 Series?

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Icedragon
Member since May 2023 • 111 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1993 BMW 5 Series - help?

Posted on December 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1993 BMW 5 Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 16, 2024

Replies (3)

Younggun
Member • 23 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1993 BMW 5 Series?

December 16, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 115 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 1993 BMW 5 Series, thanks for posting!

December 17, 2024 Reply
Bob
Member • 128 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1993 BMW 5 Series.

December 18, 2024 Reply

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