[Update] Key cut but not programmed - BMW X5 30i stuck

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Zetareticuli
Member since May 2023 • 52 posts

How to get the factory key code for my BMW X5 30i to make keys?

Posted on October 31, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1410 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW X5 30i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 01, 2024

Replies (5)

Techwiz
Member • 91 posts

Trying this on my BMW X5 30i later. Will report back.

November 01, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 29 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my BMW X5 30i.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 41 posts

I really hope this trick works on my BMW X5 30i.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 48 posts

Using this on my BMW X5 30i now. Hope it works.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 58 posts

My BMW X5 30i is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

November 05, 2024 Reply

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