[Closed] BMW 525i Sport Wagon immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Lasertag
Member since January 2022 • 107 posts

Looking for my BMW 525i Sport Wagon's factory key code to program a key

Posted on October 08, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 525i Sport Wagon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Yankeezulu
Member • 76 posts

Saved me from towing my BMW 525i Sport Wagon. Thanks!

October 09, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 60 posts

Got a dead key fob for my BMW 525i Sport Wagon. Need the code badly.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 126 posts

Just what I needed! My BMW 525i Sport Wagon has been acting up lately.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 140 posts

Trying to figure this out for my BMW 525i Sport Wagon too!

October 12, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 146 posts

Will this work if the BMW 525i Sport Wagon has an aftermarket alarm?

October 13, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 62 posts

This thread might save my BMW 525i Sport Wagon. Thanks everyone!

October 14, 2024 Reply

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