[Issue Closed] Replaced steering column, now Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition won’t start - code?

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Outlawjoe
Member since May 2023 • 149 posts

Looking for my Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on February 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 27, 2025

Replies (5)

Firestarter
Member • 74 posts

Key code problems with my Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition as well. Subscribed!

February 27, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 21 posts

Been stuck with my Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition for weeks. This might be the fix.

February 28, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 54 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition owner.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 35 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition before?

March 02, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 146 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition?

March 03, 2025 Reply

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