[Closed] Replacing keys on a Suzuki GS 500 F - code required?

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Dragonfly
Member since October 2021 • 61 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Suzuki GS 500 F?

Posted on February 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1200 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Suzuki GS 500 F. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 03, 2025

Replies (4)

Yellowjacket
Member • 105 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Suzuki GS 500 Fs?

February 03, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 134 posts

My Suzuki GS 500 F's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 7 posts

Following along—same issue with my Suzuki GS 500 F.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 47 posts

My Suzuki GS 500 F just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

February 06, 2025 Reply

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