[Fixed] My BMW F800 ST says ‘Code Error’ on dash - what’s wrong?

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Nighthawk
Member since April 2023 • 29 posts

How can I retrieve my BMW F800 ST's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on April 24, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1596 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW F800 ST. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 25, 2025

Replies (6)

Electricboog
Member • 38 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my BMW F800 ST's key code.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 27 posts

My BMW F800 ST won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 119 posts

I’ve got a 2012 BMW F800 ST, would this method still work?

April 27, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 27 posts

I have the same BMW F800 ST and I'm also trying to find the key code.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 15 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out BMW F800 ST.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 128 posts

Same issue here with my BMW F800 ST, let me know if it works.

April 30, 2025 Reply

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