[Closed] Kawasaki Z1000R Edition won’t respond to key fob - immobilizer problem?

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Mistermiyagi
Member since March 2023 • 115 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Kawasaki Z1000R Edition key fob?

Posted on April 09, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 10, 2025

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Purplehaze
Member • 49 posts

This just might solve my Kawasaki Z1000R Edition's ignition issue.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
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This is exactly what I need for my Kawasaki Z1000R Edition, thanks for posting!

April 11, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
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Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Kawasaki Z1000R Edition.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
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Key code problems with my Kawasaki Z1000R Edition as well. Subscribed!

April 13, 2025 Reply

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