[Recommended Fix] Where’s the code stored on a BMW R 850 C Classic smart key?

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Zombiehunt
Member since October 2022 • 55 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my BMW R 850 C Classic?

Posted on April 13, 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 850 C Classic. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 14, 2025

Replies (5)

Purplerain
Member • 71 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my BMW R 850 C Classic.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 90 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a BMW R 850 C Classic?

April 15, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 19 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my BMW R 850 C Classic.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 99 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my BMW R 850 C Classic.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Betatest
Member • 144 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my BMW R 850 C Classic.

April 18, 2025 Reply

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