[Solution] Help! My BMW 5Series Active hybrid 5 is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Icedragon
Member since January 2023 • 149 posts

Looking for my BMW 5Series Active hybrid 5's key code to program a new key

Posted on September 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 5Series Active hybrid 5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 19, 2024

Replies (4)

Madhatter
Member • 150 posts

My BMW 5Series Active hybrid 5 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 47 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my BMW 5Series Active hybrid 5.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 51 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my BMW 5Series Active hybrid 5.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Icemann
Member • 131 posts

Really need the key code for my BMW 5Series Active hybrid 5, thanks for sharing!

September 22, 2024 Reply

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