[Completed] BMW F650 ST Strada immobilizer flashing - code problem?

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Emeraldeye
Member since March 2022 • 113 posts

How can I obtain my BMW F650 ST Strada's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on February 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 553 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW F650 ST Strada. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 09, 2025

Replies (6)

Crazycat
Member • 12 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my BMW F650 ST Strada.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 52 posts

My BMW F650 ST Strada's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

February 10, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 7 posts

Key code problems with my BMW F650 ST Strada as well. Subscribed!

February 11, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 108 posts

Anyone try this on a BMW F650 ST Strada with push-button start?

February 12, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 110 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my BMW F650 ST Strada key code too.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 51 posts

Worked for someone with a BMW F650 ST Strada? Need to hear it!

February 14, 2025 Reply

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