[Free Fix] Need key code for BMW 550i with valet key only

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Pandaexpress
Member since August 2021 • 70 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my BMW 550i

Posted on November 29, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 30, 2024

Replies (6)

Silversurf
Member • 94 posts

Been stuck with my BMW 550i for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 107 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a BMW 550i.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 48 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my BMW 550i too.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 111 posts

My BMW 550i just blinks. I think this might fix it.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 23 posts

My BMW 550i's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

December 04, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 107 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my BMW 550i this weekend.

December 05, 2024 Reply

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