[Confirmed] Is the ignition code same as PIN for BMW R 80 ST?

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Cosmokid
Member since March 2022 • 20 posts

How to get my BMW R 80 ST's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on February 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 527 posts

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

Posted on February 09, 2025

Replies (3)

Silverbullet
Member • 45 posts

Key code problems with my BMW R 80 ST as well. Subscribed!

February 09, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 75 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my BMW R 80 ST for a while.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 87 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a BMW R 80 ST before?

February 11, 2025 Reply

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