[It Worked!] Bought used Kawasaki Z500 - transponder code missing

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Zombieking
Member since December 2021 • 96 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Kawasaki Z500

Posted on January 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki Z500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 15, 2025

Replies (3)

Neondream
Member • 128 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Kawasaki Z500. Thanks!

January 15, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 112 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Kawasaki Z500 for days.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 102 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Kawasaki Z500.

January 17, 2025 Reply

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