[Free Solution] My BMW R80G S is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Nightowl
Member since March 2023 • 86 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my BMW R80G S - help?

Posted on February 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW R80G S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 03, 2025

Replies (4)

Darkknight
Member • 134 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start BMW R80G Ss?

February 03, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 125 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my BMW R80G S. Trying this instead.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 50 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 BMW R80G S.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 135 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my BMW R80G S!

February 06, 2025 Reply

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