[Confirmed Fix] How to verify key code for BMW C1 200 is correct

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Where's the key code hidden on my BMW C1 200 for key programming?

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Following along—same issue with my BMW C1 200.

Trying this out on my BMW C1 200 today—hoping it works.

Struggling with the same issue on my BMW C1 200, following this thread.

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