[Status: Resolved] Is immobilizer PIN same across all BMW 535i xDrive Gran Turismo trims?

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Neontiger
Member since December 2021 • 15 posts

Where do I get the key code for my BMW 535i xDrive Gran Turismo to make a spare key?

Posted on March 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 535i xDrive Gran Turismo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 19, 2025

Replies (6)

Grace
Member • 92 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my BMW 535i xDrive Gran Turismo.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 59 posts

Same problem on my BMW 535i xDrive Gran Turismo. Watching for any working solutions.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 138 posts

I’m not alone! My BMW 535i xDrive Gran Turismo is doing the same thing.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 11 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my BMW 535i xDrive Gran Turismo. Trying this now.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 103 posts

Using this on my BMW 535i xDrive Gran Turismo now. Hope it works.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 53 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my BMW 535i xDrive Gran Turismo.

March 24, 2025 Reply

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