[Working] Key code retrieval options for Kawasaki C2

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Phoenixrise
Member since August 2022 • 72 posts

How to get my Kawasaki C2's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on September 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1712 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki C2. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 14, 2024

Replies (5)

Ultraviolet
Member • 148 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Kawasaki C2.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 80 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Kawasaki C2.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 31 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Kawasaki C2.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 90 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Kawasaki C2 this weekend.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 93 posts

My Kawasaki C2 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

September 18, 2024 Reply

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