[Free Solution] Kawasaki KLR250 key programming failed - what now?

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Laserfocus
Member since April 2022 • 22 posts

How can I obtain my Kawasaki KLR250's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on February 09, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 686 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki KLR250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 10, 2025

Replies (4)

Bluescreen
Member • 79 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Kawasaki KLR250.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 141 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Kawasaki KLR250.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 44 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Kawasaki KLR250.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 143 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Kawasaki KLR250, hope someone can help.

February 13, 2025 Reply

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