[Recommended Fix] My Borgward BX5 is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Wildcard
Member since June 2022 • 89 posts

Need my Borgward BX5's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on April 30, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Borgward BX5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 01, 2025

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Betamax
Member • 34 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Borgward BX5. Thanks!

May 01, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 49 posts

My Borgward BX5 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 36 posts

I tried this with my Borgward BX5 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

May 03, 2025 Reply

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