[Status: Resolved] Trying to reprogram key for 2011 BMW 550 i, don’t have PIN

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Betatest
Member since November 2022 • 74 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2011 BMW 550 i

Posted on February 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 12, 2025

Replies (6)

Javaking
Member • 5 posts

Trying this out on my 2011 BMW 550 i today—hoping it works.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 85 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2011 BMW 550 i.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 111 posts

Really need the key code for my 2011 BMW 550 i, thanks for sharing!

February 14, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 6 posts

Been stuck with my 2011 BMW 550 i for weeks. This might be the fix.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 24 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2011 BMW 550 i.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 20 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2011 BMW 550 i!

February 17, 2025 Reply

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