[Solved] Where's the key code located to program keys for my Kawasaki B8?

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Grace
Member since July 2022 • 30 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Kawasaki B8 to program a key?

Posted on August 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1147 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki B8. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 05, 2024

Replies (5)

Yankeezulu
Member • 88 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Kawasaki B8.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 84 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Kawasaki B8.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 134 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Kawasaki B8—might work for mine too.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 22 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Kawasaki B8.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 127 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Kawasaki B8.

August 09, 2024 Reply

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