[Solved] Locked out of my BMW 550 GT - don’t have the key code

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Quantumpie
Member since November 2021 • 106 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my BMW 550 GT - help?

Posted on December 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 539 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 550 GT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Jokersmile
Member • 11 posts

Does this method work for the BMW 550 GT models from 2010 onward?

December 22, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 75 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my BMW 550 GT. Trying this now.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 135 posts

Still can’t find the code for my BMW 550 GT. This might do it.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 26 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my BMW 550 GT.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 70 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my BMW 550 GT for a while.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 45 posts

Really need the key code for my BMW 550 GT, thanks for sharing!

December 27, 2024 Reply

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