[Issue Closed] Best way to obtain key code for 1998 BMW R1200C

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Greenlantern
Member since January 2023 • 36 posts

How can I retrieve my 1998 BMW R1200C's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on April 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1893 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 BMW R1200C. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 13, 2025

Replies (6)

Alphawolf
Member • 41 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1998 BMW R1200C.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 53 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1998 BMW R1200C.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 30 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1998 BMW R1200C.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 64 posts

My 1998 BMW R1200C's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 16, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 55 posts

My 1998 BMW R1200C needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

April 17, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 36 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1998 BMW R1200C's key code.

April 18, 2025 Reply

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