[Confirmed] Need the key code to program a new key for my Kawasaki EX 500 - help?

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Kingkong
Member since March 2022 • 126 posts

Looking for my Kawasaki EX 500's factory key code to program a key

Posted on April 27, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki EX 500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 28, 2025

Replies (4)

Blackwidow
Member • 5 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Kawasaki EX 500's key code.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 60 posts

Anyone try this on a Kawasaki EX 500 with push-button start?

April 29, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 34 posts

Key code problems with my Kawasaki EX 500 as well. Subscribed!

April 30, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 87 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Kawasaki EX 500?

May 01, 2025 Reply

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