[Free Solution] Ignition won’t turn - is my Kawasaki VN 15 SE asking for a code?

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Electricboog
Member since September 2021 • 133 posts

How can I retrieve my Kawasaki VN 15 SE's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on January 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki VN 15 SE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 04, 2025

Replies (5)

Alice
Member • 35 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Kawasaki VN 15 SE before?

January 04, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 125 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Kawasaki VN 15 SE. Giving it a go myself.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 129 posts

Worked for someone with a Kawasaki VN 15 SE? Need to hear it!

January 06, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 12 posts

Same problem on my Kawasaki VN 15 SE. Watching for any working solutions.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 80 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Kawasaki VN 15 SE, hope this helps.

January 08, 2025 Reply

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