[Success] Dealer refusing key code for my 2004 BMW X5 30i - options?

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Bob
Member since November 2022 • 11 posts

Looking for my 2004 BMW X5 30i's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1932 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 BMW X5 30i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 14, 2024

Replies (4)

Urbanninja
Member • 137 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2004 BMW X5 30i owner.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 126 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2004 BMW X5 30i.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 45 posts

My 2004 BMW X5 30i refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 16, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 87 posts

Does this method work for the 2004 BMW X5 30i models from 2010 onward?

October 17, 2024 Reply

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