[Archived] Is the key code tied to the ECU or the key on a Kawasaki H2 Mach IV?

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Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Kawasaki H2 Mach IV?

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Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Kawasaki H2 Mach IV before?

My Kawasaki H2 Mach IV is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

My Kawasaki H2 Mach IV won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

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