[Completed] Getting key code for Kawasaki Ninja EX400G with just VIN

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Skywalker
Member since December 2021 • 16 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Kawasaki Ninja EX400G?

Posted on December 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 978 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki Ninja EX400G. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 27, 2024

Replies (5)

Grace
Member • 89 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Kawasaki Ninja EX400G, would this method still work?

December 27, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 92 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Kawasaki Ninja EX400G. Trying this instead.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 98 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Kawasaki Ninja EX400G, following this thread.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 144 posts

Will this work for older Kawasaki Ninja EX400Gs? Mine's a 2009.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 63 posts

Been stuck with my Kawasaki Ninja EX400G for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 31, 2024 Reply

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