[Status: Resolved] Where do I get the key code for my 1986 Suzuki Samurai Sport utility to make a spare key?

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Outlawjoe
Member since August 2021 • 15 posts

Need my 1986 Suzuki Samurai Sport utility's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on May 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1986 Suzuki Samurai Sport utility. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 02, 2025

Replies (4)

Electric
Member • 76 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1986 Suzuki Samurai Sport utility this hard?!

May 02, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 118 posts

My 1986 Suzuki Samurai Sport utility's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

May 03, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 86 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 1986 Suzuki Samurai Sport utility, thanks for posting!

May 04, 2025 Reply
Techguru
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My 1986 Suzuki Samurai Sport utility is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

May 05, 2025 Reply

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