[Status: Resolved] Anyone know how to get the PIN code for a 2010 BMW 5 Series?

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Charlie
Member since April 2023 • 146 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 2010 BMW 5 Series for key programming?

Posted on August 04, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 05, 2024

Replies (3)

Rustyshack
Member • 76 posts

My 2010 BMW 5 Series refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 75 posts

My 2010 BMW 5 Series won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 79 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2010 BMW 5 Series.

August 07, 2024 Reply

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