[Answered] 2005 BMW 5 Series won’t crank after battery died - code needed?

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Redbaron
Member since February 2023 • 106 posts

Need my 2005 BMW 5 Series's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on December 14, 2024
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Posted on December 15, 2024

Replies (3)

Alice
Member • 15 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2005 BMW 5 Series key issues!

December 15, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 70 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 2005 BMW 5 Series. This is a lifesaver.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
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I’m not alone! My 2005 BMW 5 Series is doing the same thing.

December 17, 2024 Reply

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