[Verified] Help with key pairing on Yamaha MT15 - code won’t work

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Zerogravity
Member since July 2022 • 121 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Yamaha MT15

Posted on August 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1266 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha MT15. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 18, 2024

Replies (5)

Bluemoon
Member • 86 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Yamaha MT15.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 143 posts

Following along—same issue with my Yamaha MT15.

August 19, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 60 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Yamaha MT15. Giving it a go myself.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 121 posts

Will this work for older Yamaha MT15s? Mine's a 2009.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 84 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Yamaha MT15?

August 22, 2024 Reply

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