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#1 | Emergency key problems datum

Sat Nov 12, 2022 7:01 pm

OK question for the Hive Mind , please.
Just collected a new plastic emergency key from the dealer and guess what...it needs to go into the workshop to be paired...
Never heard of that one before - thought that was the whole point of ordering on the chassis number?
The Manual says to place a new key between the rider/pillion seat cushions but nothing happened.
(Jan2020 MY R1250RS)
Thanks in advance folks

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#2 | RE: Emergency key problems datum

Sat Nov 12, 2022 7:22 pm

I don't know if you can pair the key this way but this picture shows the correct placement and orientation when you start the bike using the plastic key.

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Lee
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Iowa, USA

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#3 | RE: Emergency key problems datum

Sat Nov 12, 2022 8:36 pm

Zitat von Bertie im Beitrag #1
Just collected a new plastic emergency key from the dealer and guess what...it needs to go into the workshop to be paired...

Doesn't surprise me... by providing the frame number you'll have got a plastic key which can be used to remove the seat, GPS, luggage etc (although it's not to be recommended for anything other than emergency use as those keys are pretty flimsy!)

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#4 | RE: Emergency key problems datum

Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:41 pm

Thanks, folks. Yeah - no surprises - the chip was surely better programmed at the factory - it took 2 bloody weeks to arrive so you'd have thought they would have!
Now I've got to spend a morning at the dealer again at least I've got a loan bike

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#5 | RE: Emergency key problems datum

Sat Nov 19, 2022 9:49 pm (Last edited: Sat Nov 19, 2022 9:51 pm)

Right-oh..here is the definitive answer.
Whilst having my faulty Scorpion DataTool exchanged under warranty (this was a BMW factory fitted unit on the Exclusive Edition) the tech spotted that the GPS unit was located directly beneath the circular RF antenna thus rendering the emergency key useless! Extraordinary that the factory fitted it like this eh?! The new DataTool unit is half the size and now fitted behind the pillion trim plastics and of course my emergency key works perfectly.

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#6 | RE: Emergency key problems datum

Sun Nov 20, 2022 3:52 am

Amazing that with all the antennas and radiofrequency devices that we carry, that anything works.
Good pick up.

�A good man always knows his limitations.�

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#7 | RE: Emergency key problems datum

Sun Nov 20, 2022 11:14 am

Zitat von Ray B im Beitrag #6
Amazing that with all the antennas and radiofrequency devices that we carry, that anything works.
Good pick up.

You buy a motorcycle to get away from it all�then pack it with enough kit to bring it all along with you.

Granted, I want to make/receive calls while riding only because NOW I need to be concerned about family emergencies, but I was happy just to have a cell phone in my bag for emergencies. I could be like one gal who was so picky about her coffee that she packed a coffee pot, bean grinder and coffee beans in her riding kit.

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#8 | RE: Emergency key problems datum

Sun Nov 20, 2022 4:15 pm

Zitat von zer0netgain im Beitrag #7
I could be like one gal who was so picky about her coffee that she packed a coffee pot, bean grinder and coffee beans in her riding kit.

If the coffee has caffeine I'm happy.
I do get a little picky on beer

Lee
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Iowa, USA

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#9 | RE: Emergency key problems datum

Sun Nov 20, 2022 6:07 pm

Zitat von zer0netgain im Beitrag #7
I could be like one gal who was so picky about her coffee that she packed a coffee pot, bean grinder and coffee beans in her riding kit.

I have a friend who also does this when touring by bike... except he rides a pedal cycle

KC100->CB100N->CB250RS--------->DL650AL2->R1200RS->R1250RS

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#10 | RE: Emergency key problems datum

Sun Nov 20, 2022 6:13 pm (Last edited: Sun Nov 20, 2022 6:13 pm)

Zitat von Bertie im Beitrag #5
Whilst having my faulty Scorpion DataTool exchanged under warranty (this was a BMW factory fitted unit on the Exclusive Edition) the tech spotted that the GPS unit was located directly beneath the circular RF antenna thus rendering the emergency key useless!

I reported elsewhere on this forum my own experience with my previous RS - in my case I found that the reason the emergency key didn't work was apparently due to parasitic current drawn by my auxiliary lights. Just goes to show how important it is to check these things out before you need to do so in anger!

KC100->CB100N->CB250RS--------->DL650AL2->R1200RS->R1250RS

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