[Working] Trying to revive old Kawasaki ZR550A - no key code available

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Bluescreen
Member since October 2021 • 21 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Kawasaki ZR550A to make a spare key?

Posted on August 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1640 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki ZR550A. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Icecold
Member • 131 posts

Same problem on my Kawasaki ZR550A. Watching for any working solutions.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 122 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Kawasaki ZR550A. Trying this now.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 132 posts

I’m not alone! My Kawasaki ZR550A is doing the same thing.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 66 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Kawasaki ZR550A. Trying this instead.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 93 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Kawasaki ZR550A.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 67 posts

My Kawasaki ZR550A just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

August 31, 2024 Reply

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