[Status: Resolved] How do I know if my BMW R65 Post 111981 has an immobilizer?

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Yellowjacket
Member since March 2023 • 78 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my BMW R65 Post 111981?

Posted on March 14, 2025
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Posted on March 15, 2025

Replies (4)

Ultraviolet
Member • 56 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my BMW R65 Post 111981 too.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 27 posts

Following along—same issue with my BMW R65 Post 111981.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 145 posts

My BMW R65 Post 111981 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 126 posts

My BMW R65 Post 111981 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

March 18, 2025 Reply

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