[Free Fix] My Yamaha SR500 flashes security light - what code is missing?

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Airjordan
Member since January 2023 • 31 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Yamaha SR500 for programming keys?

Posted on February 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1943 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha SR500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 04, 2025

Replies (4)

Quantumq
Member • 67 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Yamaha SR500's key code.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 95 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Yamaha SR500, would this method still work?

February 05, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 41 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Yamaha SR500.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 42 posts

My Yamaha SR500 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

February 07, 2025 Reply

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