[Solved] Need key code to program fob for 2017 BMW 5 Series 540i

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Oldschool
Member since November 2022 • 24 posts

Need my 2017 BMW 5 Series 540i's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 BMW 5 Series 540i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 11, 2025

Replies (4)

Icemann
Member • 133 posts

Worked for someone with a 2017 BMW 5 Series 540i? Need to hear it!

January 11, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 104 posts

My 2017 BMW 5 Series 540i won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 22 posts

Will this work for older 2017 BMW 5 Series 540is? Mine's a 2009.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 16 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2017 BMW 5 Series 540i.

January 14, 2025 Reply

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