[Resolved] Key won’t work on my Kawasaki VN 1500 - is it the PIN code?

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Ghostrider
Member since March 2023 • 120 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Kawasaki VN 1500?

Posted on December 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1381 posts

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

Posted on December 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Papasmurf
Member • 7 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Kawasaki VN 1500.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 19 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Kawasaki VN 1500. Giving it a go myself.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 51 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Kawasaki VN 1500?

December 23, 2024 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 90 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Kawasaki VN 1500 key code too.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 71 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Kawasaki VN 1500's key code.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 60 posts

My Kawasaki VN 1500 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

December 26, 2024 Reply

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