[Free Fix] Bought a replacement key - now BMW K 1600 B LE won’t turn over

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Superfly
Member since September 2021 • 49 posts

How to get my BMW K 1600 B LE's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on October 08, 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 1600 B LE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 09, 2024

Replies (5)

Jedimaster
Member • 102 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's BMW K 1600 B LE. Giving it a go myself.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 122 posts

My BMW K 1600 B LE refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 135 posts

I have a 2011 BMW K 1600 B LE, will this method work for that year?

October 11, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 114 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my BMW K 1600 B LE.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 103 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my BMW K 1600 B LE as well.

October 13, 2024 Reply

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