[Answered] Online key code generators for BMW 528i High Executive

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Bob
Member since March 2023 • 78 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my BMW 528i High Executive?

Posted on October 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1634 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 528i High Executive. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 08, 2024

Replies (6)

Codeninja
Member • 51 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old BMW 528i High Executive.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 119 posts

Same issue here with my BMW 528i High Executive, let me know if it works.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 121 posts

Got a dead key fob for my BMW 528i High Executive. Need the code badly.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 148 posts

I really hope this trick works on my BMW 528i High Executive.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 57 posts

Anyone try this on a BMW 528i High Executive with push-button start?

October 12, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 32 posts

Trying to figure this out for my BMW 528i High Executive too!

October 13, 2024 Reply

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