[Issue Closed] Keyless entry fails on Suzuki RG 500 - immobilizer active?

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Techlord
Member since June 2023 • 66 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Suzuki RG 500 - where's the key code?

Posted on May 09, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 575 posts

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

Posted on May 10, 2025

Replies (6)

Gamemaster
Member • 18 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Suzuki RG 500's key code issue!

May 10, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 145 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Suzuki RG 500 owner.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 37 posts

Using this on my Suzuki RG 500 now. Hope it works.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 146 posts

I have the same Suzuki RG 500 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 122 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Suzuki RG 500?

May 14, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 128 posts

My Suzuki RG 500 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

May 15, 2025 Reply

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