[Working] Is the immobilizer code written anywhere on the 1998 BMW 5 Series?

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Electricslide
Member since July 2022 • 30 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 1998 BMW 5 Series - where's the key code?

Posted on October 04, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 BMW 5 Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 05, 2024

Replies (3)

Yellowdog
Member • 10 posts

Anyone try this on a 1998 BMW 5 Series with push-button start?

October 05, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 118 posts

Same problem on my 1998 BMW 5 Series. Watching for any working solutions.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 99 posts

Just what I needed! My 1998 BMW 5 Series has been acting up lately.

October 07, 2024 Reply

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