[Solution] Dealer charging $150 for BMW K1200LT key code - alternatives?

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Digitalnomad
Member since April 2022 • 15 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my BMW K1200LT?

Posted on January 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW K1200LT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 05, 2025

Replies (4)

Javaking
Member • 64 posts

If this works for my BMW K1200LT, I owe you big time.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 91 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 BMW K1200LT?

January 06, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 33 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my BMW K1200LT's key code.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 128 posts

If this works for my BMW K1200LT, I owe you big time.

January 08, 2025 Reply

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