[Solved] Replaced steering column, now Suzuki DR500 won’t start - code?

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Fastlane
Member since September 2022 • 90 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Suzuki DR500 to make keys?

Posted on January 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1555 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Suzuki DR500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 03, 2025

Replies (6)

Alphamax
Member • 108 posts

Using this on my Suzuki DR500 now. Hope it works.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 47 posts

Worked for someone with a Suzuki DR500? Need to hear it!

January 04, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 140 posts

My Suzuki DR500 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 97 posts

My Suzuki DR500 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 119 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Suzuki DR500. Trying this instead.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 119 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Suzuki DR500.

January 08, 2025 Reply

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