[Confirmed Fix] Kawasaki KX80 immobilizer not responding after new key

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Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Kawasaki KX80

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Worked on my cousin’s Kawasaki KX80—might work for mine too.

Does this method work for the Kawasaki KX80 models from 2010 onward?

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Kawasaki KX80!

My Kawasaki KX80 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

I think my Kawasaki KX80 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

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