[Archived] Can tire shop access key code for BMW R110GS?

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Where's the key code stored on a BMW R110GS for programming keys?

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I’ll try this and update how it goes with my BMW R110GS.

Desperate to get my BMW R110GS running again. Trying this tonight.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my BMW R110GS.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a BMW R110GS owner.

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my BMW R110GS.

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