[Answered] Dealer charging $250 for Kawasaki Z 1000 SX code - alternatives?

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Betatest
Member since October 2022 • 125 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Kawasaki Z 1000 SX?

Posted on March 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Omegared
Member • 58 posts

My Kawasaki Z 1000 SX is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 105 posts

Desperate to get my Kawasaki Z 1000 SX running again. Trying this tonight.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 48 posts

My Kawasaki Z 1000 SX just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 27 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Kawasaki Z 1000 SX this hard?!

March 20, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 6 posts

My Kawasaki Z 1000 SX might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 143 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Kawasaki Z 1000 SX.

March 22, 2025 Reply

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