[Closed] Replaced steering column, now Yamaha RD 80 LC won’t start - code?

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Darkknight
Member since July 2023 • 50 posts

Need my Yamaha RD 80 LC's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on December 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha RD 80 LC. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Ironwill
Member • 123 posts

This just might solve my Yamaha RD 80 LC's ignition issue.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 20 posts

Key code problems with my Yamaha RD 80 LC as well. Subscribed!

December 22, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 51 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Yamaha RD 80 LC.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 61 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Yamaha RD 80 LC.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 114 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Yamaha RD 80 LC.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Icemann
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Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Yamaha RD 80 LC before?

December 26, 2024 Reply

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