[Archived] Getting key code for Suzuki V Strom 650XT with just VIN

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Whiterabbit
Member since July 2023 • 139 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Suzuki V Strom 650XT

Posted on September 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 521 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Suzuki V Strom 650XT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Pandaking
Member • 47 posts

My Suzuki V Strom 650XT is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 124 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Suzuki V Strom 650XT this weekend.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 76 posts

This thread might save my Suzuki V Strom 650XT. Thanks everyone!

September 06, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 40 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Suzuki V Strom 650XT!

September 07, 2024 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 30 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Suzuki V Strom 650XT's key code issue!

September 08, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 128 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Suzuki V Strom 650XT. Huge thanks!

September 09, 2024 Reply

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