[Solved] Need the factory key code to program a key for my BMW F 800 GS

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Silverfox
Member since June 2022 • 36 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my BMW F 800 GS?

Posted on February 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW F 800 GS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 02, 2025

Replies (5)

Zetajones
Member • 53 posts

Trying this on my BMW F 800 GS later. Will report back.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 89 posts

Appreciate any advice—my BMW F 800 GS won’t recognize the key.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 131 posts

I’ve been locked out of my BMW F 800 GS all week. Hope this helps.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 32 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my BMW F 800 GS for days.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 23 posts

Still can’t find the code for my BMW F 800 GS. This might do it.

February 06, 2025 Reply

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