[Recommended Fix] Can’t access immobilizer settings on 2000 BMW X5 scanner

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Happycamper
Member since December 2021 • 141 posts

How can I access my 2000 BMW X5's key code to program new keys?

Posted on May 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1650 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 BMW X5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 11, 2025

Replies (5)

Xenowarrior
Member • 84 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2000 BMW X5.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 82 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2000 BMW X5 this weekend.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 131 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2000 BMW X5.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 15 posts

Was about to give up on my 2000 BMW X5, but this gives me hope.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 101 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2000 BMW X5.

May 15, 2025 Reply

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