[Archived] Looking for key code solution for my Kawasaki KH500

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my Kawasaki KH500

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Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Kawasaki KH500.

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Kawasaki KH500, hope this helps.

Anyone try this on a Kawasaki KH500 with push-button start?

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Kawasaki KH500.

Worked on my cousin’s Kawasaki KH500—might work for mine too.

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Kawasaki KH500?

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