[Confirmed] Where can I locate the key code to program a Kawasaki VN 1500 Drifter key?

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Lionheart
Member since June 2022 • 111 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Kawasaki VN 1500 Drifter?

Posted on August 16, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki VN 1500 Drifter. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 17, 2024

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Easymoney
Member • 141 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Kawasaki VN 1500 Drifter. This looks promising.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 96 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Kawasaki VN 1500 Drifter too!

August 18, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
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Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Kawasaki VN 1500 Drifter.

August 19, 2024 Reply

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