[Status: Resolved] My Kawasaki KV100 key code is missing - advice?

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Need my Kawasaki KV100's key code to program a new transponder key

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My Kawasaki KV100 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Kawasaki KV100 too.

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Trying to reprogram a new key for my Kawasaki KV100—need the code first.

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Anyone try this on a Kawasaki KV100 with push-button start?

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