[Confirmed Fix] Trying to flash ECU on Kawasaki Z 550 LTD, code mismatch error

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Grace
Member since June 2022 • 136 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Kawasaki Z 550 LTD key fob?

Posted on February 12, 2025
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Posted on February 13, 2025

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Orangesoda
Member • 63 posts

Same problem on my Kawasaki Z 550 LTD. Watching for any working solutions.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
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I need this so bad for my Kawasaki Z 550 LTD. Subscribed!

February 14, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
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Following this for my Kawasaki Z 550 LTD. Please update if it works!

February 15, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
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Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Kawasaki Z 550 LTD.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
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Any updates on getting the key code for the Kawasaki Z 550 LTD?

February 17, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
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I need this so bad for my Kawasaki Z 550 LTD. Subscribed!

February 18, 2025 Reply

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