[Fixed] Kawasaki ZX 10R ABS won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Airjordan
Member since August 2021 • 35 posts

Need my Kawasaki ZX 10R ABS's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on December 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 805 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki ZX 10R ABS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 05, 2024

Replies (4)

Icemann
Member • 106 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Kawasaki ZX 10R ABS.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 11 posts

Will this work for older Kawasaki ZX 10R ABSs? Mine's a 2009.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 102 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Kawasaki ZX 10R ABS as well.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 40 posts

Just tried this on my Kawasaki ZX 10R ABS—anyone else have success?

December 08, 2024 Reply

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