[Solved] Anyone with success using OBD tools to get BMW K 1300 S Special code?

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Highvoltage
Member since May 2022 • 101 posts

How to find the factory key code to program BMW K 1300 S Special keys?

Posted on March 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW K 1300 S Special. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 25, 2025

Replies (3)

Mistermiyagi
Member • 85 posts

My BMW K 1300 S Special won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 113 posts

Appreciate any advice—my BMW K 1300 S Special won’t recognize the key.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 8 posts

This might finally help me unlock my BMW K 1300 S Special's key code.

March 27, 2025 Reply

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