[Closed] Fob reprogram failed on BMW K 1300 S Sport - need key code

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Icecold
Member since March 2023 • 11 posts

Need my BMW K 1300 S Sport's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on September 12, 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 1300 S Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 13, 2024

Replies (4)

Techlord
Member • 71 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my BMW K 1300 S Sport key code too.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 51 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer BMW K 1300 S Sport.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 13 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with BMW K 1300 S Sport key issues!

September 15, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 59 posts

Been here before with my BMW K 1300 S Sport. Let’s see if this one works.

September 16, 2024 Reply

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