[Free Tool] Help needed - Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi Edition not recognizing replacement key

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Frostydog
Member since January 2023 • 21 posts

How can I find my Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi Edition's key code to program a new key?

Posted on January 13, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 14, 2025

Replies (5)

Younggun
Member • 110 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi Edition's key code.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 78 posts

I’m not alone! My Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi Edition is doing the same thing.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 118 posts

I think my Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi Edition has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 56 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi Edition, hope someone can help.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 52 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi Edition. This is a lifesaver.

January 18, 2025 Reply

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