[Issue Closed] Kawasaki KLX250S remote replaced - car not recognizing it

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Younggun
Member since March 2022 • 19 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Kawasaki KLX250S?

Posted on November 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki KLX250S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 20, 2024

Replies (5)

Vectorprime
Member • 9 posts

If this works for my Kawasaki KLX250S, I owe you big time.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 148 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Kawasaki KLX250S.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 120 posts

Was about to tow my Kawasaki KLX250S. Let me try this first.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 64 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Kawasaki KLX250S won’t recognize the key.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 130 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Kawasaki KLX250S this weekend.

November 24, 2024 Reply

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