[Issue Closed] Trying to program a new key for Suzuki SFV650U Gladius - code required?

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Icemann
Member since October 2021 • 131 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Suzuki SFV650U Gladius - help?

Posted on August 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1771 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Suzuki SFV650U Gladius. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 03, 2024

Replies (5)

Zerocool
Member • 118 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Suzuki SFV650U Gladius. This might do it.

August 03, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 84 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Suzuki SFV650U Gladius.

August 04, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 88 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Suzuki SFV650U Gladius. Trying this instead.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 73 posts

Will this work for older Suzuki SFV650U Gladiuss? Mine's a 2009.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 47 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Suzuki SFV650U Gladius owner.

August 07, 2024 Reply

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