[Free Tool] BMW 5 Series Luxury Wagon won’t respond to my new key - PIN code?

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Killerinst
Member since August 2023 • 28 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my BMW 5 Series Luxury Wagon for key programming?

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 575 posts

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

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Zombieslayer
Member • 109 posts

Following along—same issue with my BMW 5 Series Luxury Wagon.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 76 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a BMW 5 Series Luxury Wagon.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 148 posts

I need this so bad for my BMW 5 Series Luxury Wagon. Subscribed!

January 24, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 5 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my BMW 5 Series Luxury Wagon too.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 82 posts

This thread might save my BMW 5 Series Luxury Wagon. Thanks everyone!

January 26, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 100 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start BMW 5 Series Luxury Wagons?

January 27, 2025 Reply

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