Lost key.

[gnikwp]

Questions from a novice.
Both of them security related and I am hoping that I might get some answers here.
Last week, while at work, I managed to lose my key. This would not pose a problem normally and just get another cut, but my work is on a public site and obviously my concern is that it may end up with a less honest member of the general public and as my bike is the only BMW on site it wouldn't be rocket science to work out what it was for etc etc. Got the price of a new set of locks on Sat, enough said.
So, the question is can that key be "deactivated" so that it will not start the bike?
If no, if I have a factory alarm fitted will the same offending key override that as well? Or do I just buy big locks?
The dealership couldn't answer either question, which surprised me.
Also, does anyone have any clever ideas about now securing the panniers? which are also at risk.
One little key, so much aggro and all my own fault. Any thoughts, ideas greatly appreciated.

 

[DrFarkoff]

The Chip in the key is coded to the bike I don;t think the comet set can deactivate the key without it being there!

The pleb could possibly screwdriver the lock and engage the ignition while xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx to deactivate the immobiliser

The Only "electronic" thing that can screw up the 1200s is the ring antenna you can bypass the fuel pump wires and you can limp home with most problems but if the ring antenna breaks it can;t interogate the key and you're stuck! PERIOD!!!!!!

So learn how to unplug the ring antenna when you leave the bike! And get insured fully comp! or get a big Fcuk off lock!

Sorry Suddenly thought about it where the red x's are! Stoopid me!

 

[alleycam]

Key coding

It's worth checking further, based on my experiences with a Smart Roadster car. We lost one of our keys in a similar way you lost yours, and the security fears were the same.

In the end we stumped up for a new key. It was encoded on the Smart computer at the dealer, along with the other one we had as was the car, all at the same time. This meant that although we purchased one new key, both keys were now newly electronically compatible, as was the car, rendering the lost key useless.

It may be that the same is possible with the BMW, though of course this might not be the case...!

Al

 

[DrFarkoff]

The Comet diagniostics are shite compared to many of the major car manufacturers

Designed for use by MOnkeys and function range in a similar respect

 

[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

Is it a 1200GS? I think the dealer can deactivate a missing key, or at least enable only the keys you can present.

 

[rob mac]

You can "code out" the missing key from the security system, this will then give you your immobilisation back but the security of panniers can only be done by lock replacement. Some house insurance covers for lost vehicle keys and the cost of re locking the vehicle, give them a call.

 

[(RIP) Miff]

Is it a 1200GS? I think the dealer can deactivate a missing key, or at least enable only the keys you can present.

What Bin said.

It's explained in the manual You take your existing keys to a main dealer, and they can deactivate the lost key. They can even reactivate it if you find it. You may need to take some paperwork (logbook?). Give your local dealer a call and ask them.

Don't forget your "plastic" key.

 

[gnikwp]

Many thanks to all. Bike (1200GS ADV) is booked in next week for a fuel sensor, main beam and now a new key and a factory alarm. I will ask that they recode the new key and the original and disable the missing one. Cant say fairer than that. Cheers.

 

[gnikwp]

Still struggling on this one.
Read manual, took bike to main dealer only to be told that the lost key cant be deactivated.
Told them to RTFM, page 44 and that I had it on good authority that it could be done, only time will tell I guess.
Also noticed corrosion on my wheels, (3 months from full BMW full factory used check before delivery) as mentioned on other threads. Good news is now have new wheels.
Question is has anyone found repeat corrosion on their replacement wheels?
So many questions!

 

[Steptoe]

Many thanks to all. Bike (1200GS ADV) is booked in next week for a fuel sensor, main beam and now a new key and a factory alarm. .

Get a key lanyard while it's booked in.