[Closed] BMW R 1150 GS Adventure only starts with master key - no code for new one

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Digitalnomad
Member since January 2022 • 28 posts

Where's the key code stored on a BMW R 1150 GS Adventure for programming keys?

Posted on May 19, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW R 1150 GS Adventure. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 20, 2025

Replies (5)

Omegadog
Member • 68 posts

Been stuck with my BMW R 1150 GS Adventure for weeks. This might be the fix.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 25 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my BMW R 1150 GS Adventure.

May 21, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 41 posts

Really need the key code for my BMW R 1150 GS Adventure, thanks for sharing!

May 22, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 78 posts

This might finally help me unlock my BMW R 1150 GS Adventure's key code.

May 23, 2025 Reply
Titanium
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If this works for my BMW R 1150 GS Adventure, I owe you big time.

May 24, 2025 Reply

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