[Completed] Kawasaki KLR650 won’t detect chipped key - reprogram failed

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Jazzhands
Member since October 2022 • 68 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Kawasaki KLR650

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki KLR650. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Bluescreen
Member • 130 posts

I think my Kawasaki KLR650 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 118 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Kawasaki KLR650.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 34 posts

Just tried this on my Kawasaki KLR650—anyone else have success?

January 24, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 16 posts

Desperate to get my Kawasaki KLR650 running again. Trying this tonight.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 43 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Kawasaki KLR650—might work for mine too.

January 26, 2025 Reply

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