[Closed] Code problem on 2000 BMW 5 Series 28i - can’t drive it

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Byteme
Member since March 2023 • 19 posts

Need my 2000 BMW 5 Series 28i's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on November 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 BMW 5 Series 28i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 27, 2024

Replies (4)

Icemann
Member • 35 posts

I have the same 2000 BMW 5 Series 28i and I'm also trying to find the key code.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 67 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2000 BMW 5 Series 28i.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 133 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2000 BMW 5 Series 28i, following this thread.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 61 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2000 BMW 5 Series 28i, would this method still work?

November 30, 2024 Reply

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