[Completed] Does the 2007 BMW 530 i transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Kingkong
Member since October 2021 • 41 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 2007 BMW 530 i for key programming?

Posted on September 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2007 BMW 530 i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Airjordan
Member • 91 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2007 BMW 530 i too.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 60 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2007 BMW 530 i. Need the code badly.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 136 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2007 BMW 530 i—might work for mine too.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 13 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2007 BMW 530 i.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 131 posts

Does this method work for the 2007 BMW 530 i models from 2010 onward?

September 08, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 142 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2007 BMW 530 i, would this method still work?

September 09, 2024 Reply

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