[Answered] Anyone bypassed the transponder system on a Kawasaki VN 800 A?

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Laserfocus
Member since February 2022 • 66 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Kawasaki VN 800 A keys?

Posted on August 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 937 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki VN 800 A. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 10, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphaomega
Member • 124 posts

My Kawasaki VN 800 A's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

August 10, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 117 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Kawasaki VN 800 A.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 28 posts

If this works for my Kawasaki VN 800 A, I owe you big time.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 106 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Kawasaki VN 800 A's mystery code.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 75 posts

Was about to tow my Kawasaki VN 800 A. Let me try this first.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 26 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Kawasaki VN 800 A.

August 15, 2024 Reply

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