[Method] Suzuki VZR1800 Z key reader not responding - code issue?

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Neondream
Member since February 2023 • 18 posts

How can I retrieve my Suzuki VZR1800 Z's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on January 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1397 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Suzuki VZR1800 Z. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 13, 2025

Replies (5)

Outlawjoe
Member • 69 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Suzuki VZR1800 Z.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 124 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Suzuki VZR1800 Z.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 33 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Suzuki VZR1800 Z. This might do it.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 32 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Suzuki VZR1800 Z won’t recognize the key.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 110 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Suzuki VZR1800 Z as well.

January 17, 2025 Reply

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