[Confirmed Fix] Dealer refusing key code for my Suzuki AN 400 AL8 - options?

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Bigfoot
Member since October 2021 • 129 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Suzuki AN 400 AL8 key fob?

Posted on August 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1586 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Suzuki AN 400 AL8. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 20, 2024

Replies (5)

Skywalker
Member • 28 posts

Using this on my Suzuki AN 400 AL8 now. Hope it works.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 77 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Suzuki AN 400 AL8.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 110 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Suzuki AN 400 AL8 won’t recognize the key.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 84 posts

Trying this out on my Suzuki AN 400 AL8 today—hoping it works.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 14 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Suzuki AN 400 AL8?

August 24, 2024 Reply

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