[Working] Just changed ECU on my Suzuki Hustler - need new transponder code?

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Need my Suzuki Hustler's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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

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Great info! Needed this for my old Suzuki Hustler.

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Suzuki Hustler this weekend.

Been here before with my Suzuki Hustler. Let’s see if this one works.

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