[Confirmed] BMW K 1200 RS ECU swap - need to pair new keys?

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Karmaking
Member since November 2022 • 132 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my BMW K 1200 RS?

Posted on October 23, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW K 1200 RS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 24, 2024

Replies (6)

Orangecrush
Member • 15 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's BMW K 1200 RS. Giving it a go myself.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 123 posts

This might finally help me unlock my BMW K 1200 RS's key code.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 22 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's BMW K 1200 RS. Giving it a go myself.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 75 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a BMW K 1200 RS?

October 27, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 139 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my BMW K 1200 RS, following this thread.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 130 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out BMW K 1200 RS.

October 29, 2024 Reply

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