[It Worked!] Trying to register new fob for BMW R18 - stuck on code

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Looking for my BMW R18's key code to program a new key fob

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Crossing my fingers—really need this for my BMW R18!

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a BMW R18 owner.

Dealer wants too much just to reset my BMW R18. Trying this instead.

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