[Confirmed] Yamaha Night Max immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Hotshot
Member since June 2022 • 33 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Yamaha Night Max?

Posted on October 24, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha Night Max. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 25, 2024

Replies (4)

Titanium
Member • 128 posts

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

October 25, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 47 posts

Same problem on my Yamaha Night Max. Watching for any working solutions.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 69 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Yamaha Night Max.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 67 posts

I’m not alone! My Yamaha Night Max is doing the same thing.

October 28, 2024 Reply

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