[Update] Programmed new key but BMW M550i xDrive Sedan still won’t start - code?

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Firestarter
Member since September 2022 • 46 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my BMW M550i xDrive Sedan to program a key?

Posted on December 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1743 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW M550i xDrive Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 27, 2024

Replies (6)

Techlord
Member • 68 posts

Why is finding a key code on a BMW M550i xDrive Sedan this hard?!

December 27, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 119 posts

I’ve been locked out of my BMW M550i xDrive Sedan all week. Hope this helps.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 140 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my BMW M550i xDrive Sedan.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 100 posts

Finally, something that might help with my BMW M550i xDrive Sedan's key code issue!

December 30, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 87 posts

My BMW M550i xDrive Sedan won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 47 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a BMW M550i xDrive Sedan.

January 01, 2025 Reply

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