[Solved] Where do I get the key code for my 2017 BMW X5 xDrive35d to make a spare key?

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Kingkong
Member since March 2023 • 99 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2017 BMW X5 xDrive35d?

Posted on April 13, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 14, 2025

Replies (6)

Wizardoz
Member • 145 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2017 BMW X5 xDrive35d's key code.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 23 posts

My 2017 BMW X5 xDrive35d's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 15, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 10 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2017 BMW X5 xDrive35d.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 56 posts

Worked for someone with a 2017 BMW X5 xDrive35d? Need to hear it!

April 17, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 134 posts

My 2017 BMW X5 xDrive35d won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 70 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2017 BMW X5 xDrive35ds?

April 19, 2025 Reply

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