[Confirmed] Aftermarket solutions when Kawasaki ZZ R 500 key code lost

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Hotwheels
Member since July 2022 • 119 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Kawasaki ZZ R 500?

Posted on September 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1410 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki ZZ R 500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Darthvader
Member • 66 posts

Same problem on my Kawasaki ZZ R 500. Watching for any working solutions.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 58 posts

My Kawasaki ZZ R 500 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 116 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Kawasaki ZZ R 500. Trying this instead.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 16 posts

I have the same Kawasaki ZZ R 500 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 27 posts

I tried this with my Kawasaki ZZ R 500 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

September 18, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 140 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Kawasaki ZZ R 500's key code.

September 19, 2024 Reply

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