[Issue Closed] Replacing remote for Suzuki VStrom 250 - need access code?

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Ultraviolet
Member since December 2022 • 21 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Suzuki VStrom 250?

Posted on January 23, 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 250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (3)

Viperstrike
Member • 88 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Suzuki VStrom 250.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 93 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Suzuki VStrom 250.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 128 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Suzuki VStrom 250, thanks for posting!

January 26, 2025 Reply

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