[Solved] My Kawasaki GT550 only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Alphaomega
Member since March 2023 • 92 posts

How to get my Kawasaki GT550's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on November 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 548 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki GT550. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 23, 2024

Replies (6)

Megabyte
Member • 106 posts

My Kawasaki GT550 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 138 posts

Following this for my Kawasaki GT550. Please update if it works!

November 24, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 140 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Kawasaki GT550, hope someone can help.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 103 posts

I think my Kawasaki GT550 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 19 posts

Using this on my Kawasaki GT550 now. Hope it works.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 6 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Kawasaki GT550. This might do it.

November 28, 2024 Reply

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