[Free Fix] Key code needed for totaled BMW R 18 Custom

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Icecold
Member since June 2023 • 54 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my BMW R 18 Custom

Posted on October 24, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 25, 2024

Replies (4)

Frank
Member • 15 posts

Following along—same issue with my BMW R 18 Custom.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 92 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my BMW R 18 Custom. Trying this instead.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 30 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the BMW R 18 Custom?

October 27, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 7 posts

Trying to figure this out for my BMW R 18 Custom too!

October 28, 2024 Reply

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