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

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Phoenixrise
Member since February 2022 • 45 posts

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

Posted on October 31, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1732 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW K 100 RS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 01, 2024

Replies (5)

Alphawolf
Member • 38 posts

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

November 01, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 29 posts

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

November 02, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 16 posts

Worked for someone with a BMW K 100 RS? Need to hear it!

November 03, 2024 Reply
Ironman
Member • 13 posts

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

November 04, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 110 posts

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

November 05, 2024 Reply

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