[Resolved] 2015 BMW 528 i won't start after battery swap - need transponder code?

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Xenowarrior
Member since April 2022 • 18 posts

Looking for my 2015 BMW 528 i's key code to program a new key

Posted on March 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2015 BMW 528 i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 26, 2025

Replies (5)

Firestarter
Member • 15 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2015 BMW 528 i. This might do it.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 89 posts

Saved me from towing my 2015 BMW 528 i. Thanks!

March 27, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 29 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2015 BMW 528 i. Trying this instead.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 84 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2015 BMW 528 i?

March 29, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 12 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2015 BMW 528 i.

March 30, 2025 Reply

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