[Issue Closed] Replaced steering column, now Kawasaki Z 400 won’t start - code?

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Quicksilver
Member since April 2022 • 103 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Kawasaki Z 400

Posted on January 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 605 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki Z 400. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Jazzcat
Member • 134 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Kawasaki Z 400?

January 18, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 110 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Kawasaki Z 400.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 63 posts

My Kawasaki Z 400 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 84 posts

Same problem on my Kawasaki Z 400. Watching for any working solutions.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 142 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Kawasaki Z 400.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 141 posts

Just what I needed! My Kawasaki Z 400 has been acting up lately.

January 23, 2025 Reply

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