[Status: Resolved] Programmed new key but Suzuki VStrom 1050 still won’t start - code?

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Electricslide
Member since April 2022 • 77 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Suzuki VStrom 1050

Posted on January 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Suzuki VStrom 1050. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 11, 2025

Replies (4)

Zerogravity
Member • 122 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Suzuki VStrom 1050.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 150 posts

Just what I needed! My Suzuki VStrom 1050 has been acting up lately.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 24 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Suzuki VStrom 1050.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 54 posts

Trying this out on my Suzuki VStrom 1050 today—hoping it works.

January 14, 2025 Reply

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