Thanks for the very informative information! What is the going price for a second key fob these days? Lol

 

Here you go:

Accessory Key Fob BMW Part # 66128555168 $142.00
2015 BMW R1200RT. #66128555168: Key fob transmitter Keyless Ride. 434MHZ

 

Is the same procedure used for K1600?

 

It's my guess that because the RT and K bikes have the same instrument cluster, it would be the same location for the RfID antenna and therefore these instructions should apply. The best way to know would be to place your wallet key in the bike in the area described, without your primary fob in the area, and see if you can start your bike. If bike starts, follow the instructions above from this article. If your GT does not start with your wallet key, then you will need to first figure out where your RfID antenna is located, then follow the instructions in this article.

Use your wallet key to home in on your RfID if it requires searching out.

Good Luck, and please advise if the instructions did or did not work for your GT so that others may know.

 

This is for keyless ignition?

 

Yes. If you are thinking of your alarm remote, then I believe that the instruction for programming any extra remote is in your rider's manual.

 

Brilliant Post!

I just used your info to program my new spare fob for my '16 R1200RT. Mine was only slightly different in that I do not have central locking, therefore did not have the locking of the bags as a signal of programming success.

I brought the original radio fob into proximity to start the bike. I then removed the fob from proximity of the bike, which causes the yellow key/question mark caution light to illuminate on the warning panel. I then placed the new fob on the top ledge of the instrument panel (below GPS mount) and pressed the roundel. Within a few seconds the yellow key/question mark caution light disappeared, signaling completed programming of the new fob. Just to be certain, I shut down the engine and panel and then restarted with newly programmed fob. Success!

 

I just received a new key fob, dealer said to bring bike in, I tried these set ups. My yellow key light never went out. Sometimes I had 2 yellow lights, one with ? and one without. Did not succeed, any ideas? Thanks

 

I know this thread is a year old but I'm finding the FOB I just bought has the same problem as the previous poster. I'm unable to get the key/? symbol to go bye bye. I do not have a central locking system but not sure that should matter. Has anyone run into the same issue and resolved it? I have the right speaker removed for easy access to the panel.

 

I had the same issue and was never able to get the fob to accept the programming. I ended taking it to the dealer and they programmed it during a scheduled service. I did ask what what they did to get it programmed and the tech mentioned that he had to remove the windshield??? I would think by removing the speaker that you are essentially accomplishing the same thing. BTW they didn't charge me to program it.

 

Thanks. Looks like I'll have to go that route.

 

Your US prices are still better than here in Canada. I recently paid Cdn$240 plus tax(about US$190) for a second key fob for my 2016 RT. The new fob came with a directions for pairing with the bike but I ran into the same problem as recent posters and couldn't successfully pair the new fob. I ended up going back to the dealer and was quoted 1 hour at $110/hour to do the pairing. I ended up going to a second dealer who did it for about half that amount.

 

Resolved. Again, this is for a 2016 RTW. A clue was provided in the reply that said the dealer had removed the windshield. I did that, which revealed two torx and two Philips screws to the back of the instrument panel housing. It doesn't need to be removed (something was preventing that, anyhow) but it did loosen the plastic up a lot. The lame instructions that came with the FOB indicated of tolerance of only 2" from antenna ring.

I was able to lift the nav cover high enough to provide lots of room to insert my new FOB. See the attached pictures.

1. Remove the windscreen.
2. Remove the four screws to the back of the instrument panel (2 Torx-6 and 2 Philips)
3. Start the engine with your original FOB.
4. Relocate the original FOB out of antenna range (mine was 8' away)
5. Lift the nav panel
6. Insert the new FOB back into that space, then press and hold the BMW button. It took, oh, 4 or 5 seconds for the ?key indicator to go out.
7. Stop the engine and turn off the bike.
8. I waited a good 30 seconds or more before turning it back on. And tried several times to actually believe that it worked.

Maybe a 15 minute job.

Stu

 

Who would of thought it would take all that to program the fob? I'm glad it worked for you.

 

Made a video:

 

Made a video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl9POb-6nII

Sooo...if you have to start the bike. Why don't you just raise the windshield and have that same access??

 

Hi
Here is what I had to do when programming the Key fob.
I tried to do what MonzieRT showed in his video, but I couldn't get it to work.

1. Remove the windscreen.
2. Remove the Cover for windsreen adjuster, and locate the Ring antenna.
3. Put the Key fob in the middle of the Ring antenna and push the ignition button. When the igition come on, the Key fob is programmed.

 

Great info guys! This will be very helpful to everyone. I need to get a key FOB for my 2014 RT...

Where did you'll get your key FOB and for how much?

Thanks.

 

I ordered it thru my BMW Service Workshop, the cost was NOK 2348,-

 

Thanks MonzieRT for posting that video - I was stumped by the BMW written instructions that came with my new fob. Your procedure worked perfectly!

Cheers!

 

Same as austavla@, MonzieRT@'s instructions weren't enough for me.

I followed austavla@ instructions and put the key right into the ring antenna, a circular yoke right behind the instrument panel. Key enabled within seconds of switching on engine when it was placed there.

 

Very Informative Thread...thank you. The link to the Fob is out of date, or maybe they don't sell them anymore. Any updates on where I can get one for a 2016?

 

Do a search on the part # (I use BING). Several possibilities came up, showing them still available from some dealerships. MSRP on one site I checked was $273.xx, w/free shipping! Guess I'll be extra careful so as to NOT lose mine!

 

First thing I tried. Like several others in this thread I had to remove the back of the Nav panel and put the fob right in the ring antenna.

 

Programming Emergency Key?
Thanks wArt for the great post on programming the Fob. Worked great!

Any ideas on programming the emergency key. It doesn’t have the roundel so how to sync?

 

The plastic key can't be reprogrammed! It has just a simple built-in chip that has to be customized to your bike.

 

Thanks for the reply. The plastic key does indeed come from BMW pre programmed. As it should. The fobs do not. Go figure. It’s almost worth the $70 the peace of mind.

 

anyone know if it will work on a f850gs. I lost my keyless ride.

 

Wow. What a PITA.
I never realized that I NEEDED a second key (which didn't come with the bike when I purchased it second-hand) until I inadvertently lost my key on the floor of a buddy's car - then couldn't find it days later, as I was about to leave on a 4-day weekend tour to Lake Placid. Lost my hotel deposit. Didn't make the trip. My buddy did, though. My key was found AFTER they returned from the trip :-(.
So - I dutifully ordered a spare key from BMW, which arrived a couple of weeks later (COURIERED from the factory in Germany, no less).
Researching / programming the sonofabitch took hours, because most of the so-called instructions on the interweb were short on some of the REALLY IMPORTANT DETAILS. Lots of stuff on GS's. Not the same. Lots of stuff on programming the plastic key with the chip but no battery. Not the same. Argghhh!

Here's what finally worked for me (thanks for the MOSTLY correct instructions in this thread):
0. It ain't in the user manual, so don't waste your time looking there.
1. Start your bike (using your good key).
2. Move your good key far, FAR away - so that the yellow "key absent" indicator on the instrument panel starts flashing.
3. With your GPS NOT mounted, place your replacement key near / below the lower right corner of the GPS mount. I think having the key over the gap between the GPS mount and the instrument panel may help; of course, the gap between the GPS mount and the instrument panel is too skinny to fully inset the key between them, so just play with it
4. Press and hold the round lock button on your key, until the key absent warning stops flashing. This may take a couple of tries; don't give up!
5. That's it! Once the "key absent" warning light goes out, your new key is programmed!
6. Turn off your bike, then test your new key by turning it back on again. With the bike turned off, try the central locking and unlocking buttons on your new key to confirm that they're working as well.

Order has returned to the universe...

 

I have a fob from an old bike that was totaled. Can it be reprogrammed in this manner to fit my new bike?