[Recommended Fix] Replaced steering column, now BMW Serie 5 E39 won’t start - code?

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Hackman
Member since December 2022 • 39 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my BMW Serie 5 E39?

Posted on August 24, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 25, 2024

Replies (4)

Younggun
Member • 72 posts

I’ve been locked out of my BMW Serie 5 E39 all week. Hope this helps.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 115 posts

Finally, something that might help with my BMW Serie 5 E39's key code issue!

August 26, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 132 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my BMW Serie 5 E39.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 40 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my BMW Serie 5 E39.

August 28, 2024 Reply

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