[Closed] BMW F650GS Dakar started once, now asks for PIN - help?

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Techguru
Member since March 2023 • 60 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my BMW F650GS Dakar to program a key?

Posted on May 23, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW F650GS Dakar. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 24, 2025

Replies (5)

Shadowfax
Member • 82 posts

I’ve got a 2012 BMW F650GS Dakar, would this method still work?

May 24, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 73 posts

My BMW F650GS Dakar is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

May 25, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 56 posts

Just what I needed! My BMW F650GS Dakar has been acting up lately.

May 26, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 137 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my BMW F650GS Dakar.

May 27, 2025 Reply
Techlord
Member • 31 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my BMW F650GS Dakar.

May 28, 2025 Reply

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