[Solution] Can't find the immobilizer PIN for my 1995 BMW 8 Series

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Grace
Member since March 2023 • 62 posts

Looking for my 1995 BMW 8 Series's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on November 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1995 BMW 8 Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 19, 2024

Replies (4)

Karmapolice
Member • 36 posts

This thread might save my 1995 BMW 8 Series. Thanks everyone!

November 19, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 84 posts

Trying this out on my 1995 BMW 8 Series today—hoping it works.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 25 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1995 BMW 8 Series for days.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 25 posts

If this works for my 1995 BMW 8 Series, I owe you big time.

November 22, 2024 Reply

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