[Confirmed Fix] Can audio shop get key code for 1997 BMW 5 Series?

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Haloeffect
Member since April 2023 • 143 posts

Where's the key code located on a 1997 BMW 5 Series for key programming?

Posted on August 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1532 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 BMW 5 Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 18, 2024

Replies (4)

Outlawjoe
Member • 67 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1997 BMW 5 Series.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 6 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1997 BMW 5 Series this hard?!

August 19, 2024 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 33 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1997 BMW 5 Series.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 69 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 1997 BMW 5 Series.

August 21, 2024 Reply

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