[Issue Closed] Looking for my Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic Fi's key code to program a new key fob

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Darkangel
Member since July 2022 • 38 posts

How to get my Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic Fi's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on August 18, 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 1600 Classic Fi. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 19, 2024

Replies (3)

Unclesam
Member • 46 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic Fi won’t recognize the key.

August 19, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 31 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic Fi. Huge thanks!

August 20, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 75 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic Fi before?

August 21, 2024 Reply

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