[Update] Where's the key code located on a BMW 5Series 530i 2WD Sedan for key programming?

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Javajunkie
Member since February 2022 • 56 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my BMW 5Series 530i 2WD Sedan?

Posted on September 22, 2024
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 5Series 530i 2WD Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 23, 2024

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Neontiger
Member • 64 posts

Appreciate any advice—my BMW 5Series 530i 2WD Sedan won’t recognize the key.

September 23, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 31 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my BMW 5Series 530i 2WD Sedan.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 7 posts

Desperate to get my BMW 5Series 530i 2WD Sedan running again. Trying this tonight.

September 25, 2024 Reply

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