[Status: Resolved] How do I tell if my Yamaha Ray ZR uses a transponder?

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Darkknight
Member since October 2021 • 140 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Yamaha Ray ZR?

Posted on January 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha Ray ZR. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 03, 2025

Replies (4)

Hotshot
Member • 27 posts

I have the same Yamaha Ray ZR and I'm also trying to find the key code.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 39 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Yamaha Ray ZR.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 117 posts

My Yamaha Ray ZR refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 71 posts

Does this method work for the Yamaha Ray ZR models from 2010 onward?

January 06, 2025 Reply

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