[Status: Resolved] Where can I locate the key code to program a Suzuki DR Z400S key fob?

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Vikingking
Member since September 2022 • 116 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Suzuki DR Z400S to make keys?

Posted on October 04, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 05, 2024

Replies (4)

Quantumpie
Member • 46 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Suzuki DR Z400S?

October 05, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 130 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Suzuki DR Z400S.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 147 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Suzuki DR Z400S owner.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 78 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Suzuki DR Z400S. Giving it a go myself.

October 08, 2024 Reply

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