[Free Tool] OBD tools that read key code for Kawasaki ZR400E

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my Kawasaki ZR400E

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I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Kawasaki ZR400E too.

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Kawasaki ZR400E.

Great info! Needed this for my old Kawasaki ZR400E.

Anyone try this on a Kawasaki ZR400E with push-button start?

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Kawasaki ZR400E.

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