[Confirmed] Need help locating key code for BMW 535i xDrive

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Laserfocus
Member since February 2023 • 100 posts

Looking for my BMW 535i xDrive's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on August 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1909 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 535i xDrive. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 11, 2024

Replies (4)

Omegared
Member • 76 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a BMW 535i xDrive owner.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 98 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a BMW 535i xDrive.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 136 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my BMW 535i xDrive!

August 13, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 127 posts

I really hope this trick works on my BMW 535i xDrive.

August 14, 2024 Reply

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