[Working] Locked out - need key code help for BMW R 80 GS Basic

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Netsurfer
Member since January 2023 • 44 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my BMW R 80 GS Basic to program a key?

Posted on August 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1416 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW R 80 GS Basic. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 08, 2024

Replies (6)

Digitalx
Member • 68 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my BMW R 80 GS Basic key code too.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 58 posts

This might finally help me unlock my BMW R 80 GS Basic's key code.

August 09, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 114 posts

I’m in the same boat with my BMW R 80 GS Basic. This looks promising.

August 10, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 127 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my BMW R 80 GS Basic. Huge thanks!

August 11, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 136 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my BMW R 80 GS Basic. Trying this instead.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 90 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my BMW R 80 GS Basic too.

August 13, 2024 Reply

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