[Confirmed Fix] KAWASAKI ZR X 400 won’t detect chipped key - reprogram failed

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Hotrod
Member since October 2022 • 15 posts

Where's the key code stored in a KAWASAKI ZR X 400 for making new keys?

Posted on October 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 633 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the KAWASAKI ZR X 400. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 28, 2024

Replies (6)

Megabyte
Member • 44 posts

Was about to tow my KAWASAKI ZR X 400. Let me try this first.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 147 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my KAWASAKI ZR X 400 for days.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 24 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my KAWASAKI ZR X 400 for days.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 24 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my KAWASAKI ZR X 400.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 59 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my KAWASAKI ZR X 400.

November 01, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 72 posts

Desperate to get my KAWASAKI ZR X 400 running again. Trying this tonight.

November 02, 2024 Reply

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