[Recommended Fix] Stuck at home with my BMW K1200GT - immobilizer won’t let me start

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Whitenoise
Member since August 2022 • 48 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my BMW K1200GT

Posted on October 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW K1200GT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 07, 2024

Replies (4)

Highvoltage
Member • 149 posts

Been here before with my BMW K1200GT. Let’s see if this one works.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 139 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my BMW K1200GT!

October 08, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 86 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my BMW K1200GT!

October 09, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 82 posts

Anyone try this on a BMW K1200GT with push-button start?

October 10, 2024 Reply

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