[Recommended Fix] BMW R1250GS immobilizer active - how do I reset it?

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Quicksilver
Member since September 2022 • 38 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a BMW R1250GS?

Posted on March 20, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW R1250GS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 21, 2025

Replies (6)

Misterx
Member • 42 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my BMW R1250GS. Huge thanks!

March 21, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 147 posts

My BMW R1250GS might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 46 posts

If this works for my BMW R1250GS, I owe you big time.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 50 posts

Just what I needed! My BMW R1250GS has been acting up lately.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 100 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my BMW R1250GS's mystery code.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 21 posts

Just tried this on my BMW R1250GS—anyone else have success?

March 26, 2025 Reply

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