[Issue Closed] 1992 Suzuki Samurai 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Frank
Member since January 2023 • 37 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1992 Suzuki Samurai?

Posted on September 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 580 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1992 Suzuki Samurai. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Timelord
Member • 104 posts

Using this on my 1992 Suzuki Samurai now. Hope it works.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 27 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1992 Suzuki Samurai for a while.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 25 posts

This just might solve my 1992 Suzuki Samurai's ignition issue.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 57 posts

My 1992 Suzuki Samurai won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 10 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1992 Suzuki Samurai.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 9 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1992 Suzuki Samurai.

September 18, 2024 Reply

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