[Verified] Need key code after ECU replacement in Kawasaki VN 15

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Bluescreen
Member since September 2022 • 67 posts

Need my Kawasaki VN 15's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on September 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1916 posts

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

Posted on September 20, 2024

Replies (4)

Grace
Member • 99 posts

My Kawasaki VN 15 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 127 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Kawasaki VN 15.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 96 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Kawasaki VN 15's mystery code.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 129 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Kawasaki VN 15.

September 23, 2024 Reply

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