[Solved] Kawasaki VN 800 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Timelord
Member since August 2022 • 75 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Kawasaki VN 800?

Posted on October 08, 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 800. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 09, 2024

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Icecold
Member • 129 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Kawasaki VN 800's key code.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 94 posts

Using this on my Kawasaki VN 800 now. Hope it works.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 124 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Kawasaki VN 800.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 31 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Kawasaki VN 800.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 53 posts

Using this on my Kawasaki VN 800 now. Hope it works.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
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Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Kawasaki VN 800. This is a lifesaver.

October 14, 2024 Reply

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