[Update] My Yamaha Slider is stuck in immobilizer mode, help

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Turboboost
Member since June 2023 • 130 posts

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

Posted on November 22, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha Slider. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 23, 2024

Replies (3)

Hyperlink
Member • 7 posts

Using this on my Yamaha Slider now. Hope it works.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 5 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Yamaha Slider this hard?!

November 24, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 13 posts

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

November 25, 2024 Reply

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