[Status: Resolved] Stuck at home with my Suzuki GS1000 - immobilizer won’t let me start

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Zombieslayer
Member since June 2023 • 67 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Suzuki GS1000

Posted on May 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 09, 2025

Replies (4)

Urbanlegend
Member • 122 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Suzuki GS1000—need the code first.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 125 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Suzuki GS1000 all week. Hope this helps.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 105 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Suzuki GS1000.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 6 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Suzuki GS1000 too.

May 12, 2025 Reply

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