[Recommended Fix] Need PIN to add second key to BMW 5Series Sport Sedan

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Yellowfin
Member since October 2022 • 102 posts

Where's the key code stored in a BMW 5Series Sport Sedan for making new keys?

Posted on November 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 587 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 5Series Sport Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 28, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphabeta
Member • 94 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my BMW 5Series Sport Sedan as well.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 126 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my BMW 5Series Sport Sedan's mystery code.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 34 posts

My BMW 5Series Sport Sedan just blinks. I think this might fix it.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Icemann
Member • 147 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start BMW 5Series Sport Sedans?

December 01, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 16 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out BMW 5Series Sport Sedan.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 59 posts

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

December 03, 2024 Reply

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