[Solution] Options when manual is lost for BMW K 100 RS key code

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Need the key code to program a new key for my BMW K 100 RS - help?

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Looking for the same thing for my BMW K 100 RS, hope someone can help.

Same issue here with my BMW K 100 RS, let me know if it works.

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Trying everything I can to get the key code for my BMW K 100 RS.

Trying this on my BMW K 100 RS later. Will report back.

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