[Fixed] Trying to register new fob for Yamaha Drag Star 400 - stuck on code

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Knightlight
Member since December 2021 • 93 posts

Need my Yamaha Drag Star 400's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on December 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha Drag Star 400. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 27, 2024

Replies (3)

Ninjastar
Member • 65 posts

My Yamaha Drag Star 400 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

December 27, 2024 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 22 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Yamaha Drag Star 400. Thanks!

December 28, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 101 posts

My Yamaha Drag Star 400 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 29, 2024 Reply

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