[Confirmed Fix] Is the ignition lock coded separately in BMW R 1200 GS Rallye?

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Xenogamer
Member since May 2023 • 133 posts

How can I find my BMW R 1200 GS Rallye's key code to program a new key?

Posted on April 20, 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 1200 GS Rallye. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 21, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowsub
Member • 138 posts

I have a 2011 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye, will this method work for that year?

April 21, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 113 posts

I have a 2011 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye, will this method work for that year?

April 22, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 33 posts

I need this so bad for my BMW R 1200 GS Rallye. Subscribed!

April 23, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 121 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my BMW R 1200 GS Rallye key code too.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 149 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my BMW R 1200 GS Rallye!

April 25, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 149 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a BMW R 1200 GS Rallye.

April 26, 2025 Reply

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