[Recommended Fix] BMW K100 keyless entry failed - car won’t start

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Quantumflux
Member since October 2021 • 72 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my BMW K100?

Posted on September 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1156 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW K100. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 20, 2024

Replies (6)

Ziggystar
Member • 21 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my BMW K100 too.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 85 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's BMW K100. Giving it a go myself.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 31 posts

Same issue here with my BMW K100, let me know if it works.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 149 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my BMW K100, hope this helps.

September 23, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 37 posts

My BMW K100 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 83 posts

I tried this with my BMW K100 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

September 25, 2024 Reply

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