[It Worked!] Anyone bypassed the transponder system on a Kawasaki ZZR400?

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Icemann
Member since November 2022 • 76 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Kawasaki ZZR400

Posted on November 10, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki ZZR400. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 11, 2024

Replies (4)

Quantumx
Member • 40 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Kawasaki ZZR400.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 144 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Kawasaki ZZR400 too.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 21 posts

My Kawasaki ZZR400 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 36 posts

My Kawasaki ZZR400 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

November 14, 2024 Reply

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