[Method] Trying to DIY program a key for Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar - missing code

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Laserbeam
Member since May 2023 • 70 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar key fob?

Posted on September 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 03, 2024

Replies (5)

Megabyte
Member • 70 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar?

September 03, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 116 posts

Just what I needed! My Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar has been acting up lately.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 119 posts

Been here before with my Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar. Let’s see if this one works.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 22 posts

I think my Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 6 posts

Been stuck with my Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar for weeks. This might be the fix.

September 07, 2024 Reply

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