[Confirmed Fix] Need key code for Kawasaki Z550 with transponder key

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Laserbeam
Member since June 2023 • 74 posts

Need my Kawasaki Z550's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on September 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1625 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki Z550. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 27, 2024

Replies (5)

Rogueone
Member • 49 posts

Following this for my Kawasaki Z550. Please update if it works!

September 27, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 97 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Kawasaki Z550. Need the code badly.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 90 posts

Following along—same issue with my Kawasaki Z550.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 41 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Kawasaki Z550's key code issue!

September 30, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 44 posts

I need this so bad for my Kawasaki Z550. Subscribed!

October 01, 2024 Reply

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