[Method] Trying to get ignition working again on my Yamaha Star Venture

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Alphawolf
Member since April 2022 • 132 posts

Looking for my Yamaha Star Venture's key code to program a new key

Posted on April 12, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha Star Venture. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 13, 2025

Replies (4)

Digitaldude
Member • 97 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Yamaha Star Venture for a while.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 53 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Yamaha Star Venture. This might do it.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 19 posts

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

April 15, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 69 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Yamaha Star Venture. This looks promising.

April 16, 2025 Reply

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