[Working] Lost key code for my Kawasaki KLX250 - what can I do?

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Yellowbird
Member since August 2023 • 36 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Kawasaki KLX250

Posted on April 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Gamemaster
Member • 135 posts

My Kawasaki KLX250 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

April 02, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 13 posts

Anyone try this on a Kawasaki KLX250 with push-button start?

April 03, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 111 posts

I think my Kawasaki KLX250 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 127 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Kawasaki KLX250.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 26 posts

Been here before with my Kawasaki KLX250. Let’s see if this one works.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 113 posts

My Kawasaki KLX250 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 07, 2025 Reply

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