[Free Fix] Need my Suzuki Bandit 400's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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Pixelpusher
Member since February 2023 • 123 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Suzuki Bandit 400 keys?

Posted on September 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 709 posts

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

Posted on September 05, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphawolf
Member • 124 posts

Saved me from towing my Suzuki Bandit 400. Thanks!

September 05, 2024 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 81 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Suzuki Bandit 400—might work for mine too.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 62 posts

My Suzuki Bandit 400 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

September 07, 2024 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 42 posts

Same problem on my Suzuki Bandit 400. Watching for any working solutions.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 105 posts

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

September 09, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 129 posts

I have the same Suzuki Bandit 400 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

September 10, 2024 Reply

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