Chipped Key? 2016 R1200RS

[BC1100S]

I think I know the answers but.....

1. Does the ignition key for my 2016 R1200RS have a security chip embedded in it?

2. If I have a key cut without this chip, will it start my bike?

3. If the answer to Number 1 is YES, and the answer to Number 2 is NO, if I buy (at substantial savings) a key blank with an embedded chip can my dealer program it for me?

Thanks in advance!

PS The reason I need to know is I've somehow lost my spare key.

 

[Omega Man]

Easiest way to find the key is to go and purchase a new, full priced key.
All set on the other thing.
Good luck.
OM

 

[BC1100S]

Easiest way to find the key is to go and purchase a new, full priced key.

You and my wife think alike!

 

[lee]

I think I know the answers but.....

1. Does the ignition key for my 2016 R1200RS have a security chip embedded in it?

2. If I have a key cut without this chip, will it start my bike?

3. If the answer to Number 1 is YES, and the answer to Number 2 is NO, if I buy (at substantial savings) a key blank with an embedded chip can my dealer program it for me?

Thanks in advance!

PS The reason I need to know is I've somehow lost my spare key.

Does your RS have keyless ignition ?
If your bike uses a regular looking key it has a chip in it.

 

[BC1100S]

Does your RS have keyless ignition ?
If your bike uses a regular looking key it has a chip in it.

Thanks Lee. Its a regular looking key.

 

[lee]

Thanks Lee. Its a regular looking key.

I have not seen a good source other than BMW for a center cut chipped key.
Keep looking for that key

 

[BC1100S]

Keep looking for that key

I think it may be on the road somewhere between Vancouver and Whistler, BC.

I always carry a spare in my jacket - just in case. Been doing it for years. When I switch jackets I move the key at the same time. This time I fear I didn't ensure the spare was properly tucked into its usual carrying pocket. I wish I had someone to blame this on. It would make me feel better. As it is, its the guy I see in the mirror.

 

[Omega Man]

Didn’t your Mom tell you to use a safety pin to secure your key in your pocket?

OM

 

[52184]

I think it may be on the road somewhere between Vancouver and Whistler, BC.

I always carry a spare in my jacket - just in case. Been doing it for years. When I switch jackets I move the key at the same time. This time I fear I didn't ensure the spare was properly tucked into its usual carrying pocket. I wish I had someone to blame this on. It would make me feel better. As it is, its the guy I see in the mirror.

Order two new keys and keep one in each jacket permanently!

Best,
DeVern

 

[BC1100S]

Order two new keys and keep one in each jacket permanently!

What do I look like, a Rockefeller? We're talking BMW prices here.

Actually, that's a darn good idea.

 

[BC1100S]

So today I bit the bullet and ordered a new key from my dealer. Coming pre-cut and programmed from Germany. A mere $130 CDN. I didn't order two.

I expect my lost key to show up any minute now.

 

[Omega Man]

So today I bit the bullet and ordered a new key from my dealer. Coming pre-cut and programmed from Germany. A mere $130 CDN. I didn't order two.

I expect my lost key to show up any minute now.

Don’t forget to check it!

You did check your seat lock?

OM

 

[BC1100S]

Don’t forget to check it!

You did check your seat lock?

OM

I've torn the house apart (much to my wife's chagrin). And yes, I checked the seat lock.

If I find it, I'd be happy to tell everyone where it was.

 

[52184]

So today I bit the bullet and ordered a new key from my dealer. Coming pre-cut and programmed from Germany. A mere $130 CDN. I didn't order two.

I expect my lost key to show up any minute now.

Blanks for the double-cut Motorrad keys are devilishly hard to find. I have access to a top-notch locksmith here and gave him the keys for my K13GT and 2018 R1200GS and asked him to see if he could make me spares, just for unlocking seats, tanks, and luggage. He came up with four blanks from which the BMW keys could be cut, and was willing to cut them, but…he’s been unable to find any of his wholesalers selling those particular blanks. For the record, they are:

BW9EHP
BW9FH
BW9MH
BW9TE

So in the end, like you, I ended up ordering keys from my dealer. Oh, and on the lost key—I hope you’re right! “It often seems to work that way” sez the man with two plastic chipped spare keys for his GS…don’t ask.

Best,
DeVern

 

[Omega Man]

I've torn the house apart (much to my wife's chagrin). And yes, I checked the seat lock.

If I find it, I'd be happy to tell everyone where it was.

The seat lock is just one of the places I have lost mine........a couple of times.
I finally hobbled my key so it won't walk off. It may be trying to organize all the other keys in a revolt.
OM

 

[SteveAikens]

I expect my lost key to show up any minute now.

May already have shown up.

In someone's tire....

Personally, I always have a second key [FOB] with me when I ride.

The second FOB is stashed on the bike - without the battery in it, but with it, any time I ride. I also carry a couple extra batteries - JIC.

Told my son I'd give him a twenty if he could find it. He still tries when we ride together. He's a Sargent with the NMSP [currently in Alb teaching an auto theft class to the new Officers], if he can't find it, I'm confident no one will have time to find it.

 

[henzilla]

So today I bit the bullet and ordered a new key from my dealer. Coming pre-cut and programmed from Germany. A mere $130 CDN. I didn't order two.

I expect my lost key to show up any minute now.

Slight drift, though feel the pain

H’s only key to her SmartCar walked off a few months back. Very oddball shaped round key. Locksmiths in area wouldn’t touch it. She , as titled owner, had to take title to one of only two Mercedes dealers in TX authorized for SmartCar work, luckily one 50 miles away. After an exchange with female dismissive counter man, was finally able to order two keys and two key head fobs $$$$
The keys arrived and I was not permitted to pick them up… so back she went. The next issue was yes the key would unlock car and allow steering/transmission unlock, but, no start. Car had to ride a rollback back to San Antonio once pushed and turned out of garage to have key programmed to car. Couldn’t sync them without being on Mercedes computer. They balked at programming two extra heads we purchased online per SmartCar worldwide forum. After she was through with parts manager, service manager, and GM of dealer, They programmed the other heads and allowed me to retrieve car after a two week standoff. I still think I needed title, drop of blood and pupil scan to do that!

So… could be worse

I guess adding an additional real key at purchase would be prudent and less painful being rolled into total ride out price

And BTW, the original key still hasn’t showed up

 

[pglaves]

I said before , "Ain't technology wonderful" but in this case it is the humans at the dealership involved that Ain't so Wonderful.