[Issue Closed] Lost only key - how to recover code for BMW 5 s

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Captainkirk
Member since May 2023 • 12 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my BMW 5 s?

Posted on January 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1979 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 5 s. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Xenonflash
Member • 15 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my BMW 5 s.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 20 posts

If this works for my BMW 5 s, I owe you big time.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 143 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my BMW 5 s.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 144 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my BMW 5 s, following this thread.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 8 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my BMW 5 s for a while.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 98 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my BMW 5 s, hope this helps.

January 22, 2025 Reply

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