[Confirmed] Help needed - Kawasaki Z 750 GT not recognizing replacement key

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Where do dealerships get the key code to program Kawasaki Z 750 GT keys?

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Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Kawasaki Z 750 GT.

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Kawasaki Z 750 GT.

My Kawasaki Z 750 GT won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

I have the same Kawasaki Z 750 GT and I'm also trying to find the key code.

Saved me from towing my Kawasaki Z 750 GT. Thanks!

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