[Working] Lost only key - how to recover code for bmw 5 Series Touring Finition

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Mistermiyagi
Member since January 2022 • 149 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my bmw 5 Series Touring Finition?

Posted on October 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1846 posts

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

Posted on October 30, 2024

Replies (6)

Airjordan
Member • 36 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my bmw 5 Series Touring Finition.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 75 posts

Was about to give up on my bmw 5 Series Touring Finition, but this gives me hope.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Bob
Member • 126 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a bmw 5 Series Touring Finition?

November 01, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 129 posts

Been stuck with my bmw 5 Series Touring Finition for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 35 posts

Appreciate any advice—my bmw 5 Series Touring Finition won’t recognize the key.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 18 posts

My bmw 5 Series Touring Finition won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

November 04, 2024 Reply

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