[Answered] Trying to revive old 2021 BMW X5 40i - no key code available

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Flyingdutch
Member since January 2022 • 96 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 2021 BMW X5 40i?

Posted on November 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1908 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2021 BMW X5 40i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 01, 2024

Replies (6)

Digitaldude
Member • 67 posts

Trying this out on my 2021 BMW X5 40i today—hoping it works.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 119 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2021 BMW X5 40i won’t recognize the key.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 6 posts

This just might solve my 2021 BMW X5 40i's ignition issue.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 135 posts

I think my 2021 BMW X5 40i has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 126 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2021 BMW X5 40i.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 97 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2021 BMW X5 40i.

December 06, 2024 Reply

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