[Archived] BMW R 100 GS Paris won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Need my BMW R 100 GS Paris's key code to program a new transponder key

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My BMW R 100 GS Paris has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

Saved me from towing my BMW R 100 GS Paris. Thanks!

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my BMW R 100 GS Paris.

I have a 2011 BMW R 100 GS Paris, will this method work for that year?

Any updates on getting the key code for the BMW R 100 GS Paris?

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