[Resolved] Kawasaki Ninja ZX 12R 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Alphaomega
Member since September 2021 • 107 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Kawasaki Ninja ZX 12R?

Posted on April 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX 12R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 05, 2025

Replies (3)

Gamerpro
Member • 22 posts

Just tried this on my Kawasaki Ninja ZX 12R—anyone else have success?

April 05, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 126 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Kawasaki Ninja ZX 12R owner.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 79 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Kawasaki Ninja ZX 12R.

April 07, 2025 Reply

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