[Resolved] Lost transponder code for my Suzuki DR Z 400 S - any ideas?

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Neondream
Member since August 2022 • 124 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Suzuki DR Z 400 S for key programming?

Posted on January 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1251 posts

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

Posted on January 03, 2025

Replies (3)

Laserbeam
Member • 139 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Suzuki DR Z 400 S.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 42 posts

If this works for my Suzuki DR Z 400 S, I owe you big time.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 142 posts

Same problem on my Suzuki DR Z 400 S. Watching for any working solutions.

January 05, 2025 Reply

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