[Confirmed Fix] Dealer says key code unavailable for Kawasaki VN 900 Custom

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Ultraviolet
Member since September 2022 • 30 posts

How to get my Kawasaki VN 900 Custom's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on May 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 519 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 14, 2025

Replies (3)

Jokersmile
Member • 27 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Kawasaki VN 900 Custom. Giving it a go myself.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 70 posts

My Kawasaki VN 900 Custom just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 16 posts

Using this on my Kawasaki VN 900 Custom now. Hope it works.

May 16, 2025 Reply

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