[Status: Resolved] Key code retrieval options for Kawasaki EN500A EN500C

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How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Kawasaki EN500A EN500C?

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This thread might save my Kawasaki EN500A EN500C. Thanks everyone!

Trying this on my Kawasaki EN500A EN500C later. Will report back.

Got a dead key fob for my Kawasaki EN500A EN500C. Need the code badly.

Good luck to everyone dealing with Kawasaki EN500A EN500C key issues!

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