[Solution] BMW R 1150 RT won’t respond to my new key - PIN code?

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Knightrider
Member since September 2022 • 55 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my BMW R 1150 RT?

Posted on January 09, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1848 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW R 1150 RT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 10, 2025

Replies (6)

Misterx
Member • 17 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my BMW R 1150 RT.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 44 posts

My BMW R 1150 RT is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 96 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with BMW R 1150 RT key issues!

January 12, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 32 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my BMW R 1150 RT this weekend.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 41 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a BMW R 1150 RT.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 37 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my BMW R 1150 RT this weekend.

January 15, 2025 Reply

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