[Verified] Dealer charging $150 for BMW R 100 GS PD key code - alternatives?

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Kingkong
Member since July 2022 • 130 posts

Where can I find the key code to program keys for my BMW R 100 GS PD?

Posted on February 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 01, 2025

Replies (6)

Redbull
Member • 77 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my BMW R 100 GS PD.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 31 posts

I think my BMW R 100 GS PD has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 146 posts

I think my BMW R 100 GS PD has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 145 posts

My BMW R 100 GS PD just blinks. I think this might fix it.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 122 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my BMW R 100 GS PD's key code.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 45 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my BMW R 100 GS PD, following this thread.

March 06, 2025 Reply

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