[Answered] Replacing keys on a Suzuki DR Z400SM - code required?

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Ghostrider
Member since April 2023 • 142 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Suzuki DR Z400SM to make a spare key?

Posted on January 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1064 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Suzuki DR Z400SM. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 23, 2025

Replies (4)

Darkangel
Member • 59 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Suzuki DR Z400SM, following this thread.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 50 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Suzuki DR Z400SM.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 138 posts

My Suzuki DR Z400SM might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 136 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Suzuki DR Z400SM—might work for mine too.

January 26, 2025 Reply

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