[Issue Closed] How to verify key code for BMW K 100 RS ABS is correct

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my BMW K 100 RS ABS

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Got a dead key fob for my BMW K 100 RS ABS. Need the code badly.

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my BMW K 100 RS ABS too.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my BMW K 100 RS ABS.

My BMW K 100 RS ABS just blinks. I think this might fix it.

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer BMW K 100 RS ABS.

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my BMW K 100 RS ABS too.

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