[Method] Replacing immobilizer module on 2018 BMW 530e iPerformance - need to reprogram?

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Happycamper
Member since December 2022 • 72 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 2018 BMW 530e iPerformance - help?

Posted on August 09, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 BMW 530e iPerformance. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 10, 2024

Replies (5)

Oldschool
Member • 109 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2018 BMW 530e iPerformance?

August 10, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 77 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2018 BMW 530e iPerformance key issue.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 70 posts

I have a 2011 2018 BMW 530e iPerformance, will this method work for that year?

August 12, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 52 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2018 BMW 530e iPerformance—might work for mine too.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 6 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2018 BMW 530e iPerformance?

August 14, 2024 Reply

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