[Solved] Where do I enter key programming code in YAMAHA TMAX500?

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Ghostrider
Member since August 2022 • 34 posts

How to get my YAMAHA TMAX500's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on February 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the YAMAHA TMAX500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Yellowjacket
Member • 9 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my YAMAHA TMAX500.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 132 posts

Following along—same issue with my YAMAHA TMAX500.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 93 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a YAMAHA TMAX500 before?

February 24, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 70 posts

My YAMAHA TMAX500's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 83 posts

This thread might save my YAMAHA TMAX500. Thanks everyone!

February 26, 2025 Reply

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