[Update] Can’t get past anti-theft lock on my Kawasaki Ninja 400

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Goldenret
Member since June 2022 • 37 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my Kawasaki Ninja 400 for key programming?

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 Ninja 400. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 20, 2024

Replies (4)

Ultraviolet
Member • 103 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Kawasaki Ninja 400 this hard?!

November 20, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 143 posts

Using this on my Kawasaki Ninja 400 now. Hope it works.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 117 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Kawasaki Ninja 400. Thanks!

November 22, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 98 posts

I have a 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 400, will this method work for that year?

November 23, 2024 Reply

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