[Solution] Where do I enter key programming code in Kawasaki KR1 KR1S?

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Megabyte
Member since March 2023 • 111 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Kawasaki KR1 KR1S

Posted on December 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1015 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki KR1 KR1S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 07, 2024

Replies (6)

Younggun
Member • 29 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Kawasaki KR1 KR1S.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 100 posts

My Kawasaki KR1 KR1S is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 140 posts

Using this on my Kawasaki KR1 KR1S now. Hope it works.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 75 posts

My Kawasaki KR1 KR1S just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 133 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Kawasaki KR1 KR1S. This looks promising.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 31 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Kawasaki KR1 KR1S this weekend.

December 12, 2024 Reply

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