[Answered] Verify Suzuki V Strom 1000XT key code before paying dealer

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Knightrider
Member since February 2023 • 126 posts

How can I retrieve my Suzuki V Strom 1000XT's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on August 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1375 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Suzuki V Strom 1000XT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Phoenixrise
Member • 69 posts

Trying this on my Suzuki V Strom 1000XT later. Will report back.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 12 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Suzuki V Strom 1000XT for days.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 115 posts

Been stuck with my Suzuki V Strom 1000XT for weeks. This might be the fix.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 69 posts

Desperate to get my Suzuki V Strom 1000XT running again. Trying this tonight.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 37 posts

Does this method work for the Suzuki V Strom 1000XT models from 2010 onward?

August 30, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 58 posts

Following along—same issue with my Suzuki V Strom 1000XT.

August 31, 2024 Reply

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