[Archived] Using OBD to get PIN code for Yamaha SR400 - safe?

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Grace
Member since November 2021 • 45 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Yamaha SR400

Posted on March 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 06, 2025

Replies (5)

Ironwill
Member • 120 posts

Just tried this on my Yamaha SR400—anyone else have success?

March 06, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 94 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Yamaha SR400 before?

March 07, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 38 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Yamaha SR400?

March 08, 2025 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 138 posts

If this works for my Yamaha SR400, I owe you big time.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 142 posts

My Yamaha SR400's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

March 10, 2025 Reply

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