[Status: Resolved] Aftermarket solutions when Yamaha TX500 key code lost

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Omegadog
Member since February 2023 • 20 posts

Looking for my Yamaha TX500's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on May 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1482 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha TX500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 05, 2025

Replies (5)

Ironwill
Member • 12 posts

Was about to tow my Yamaha TX500. Let me try this first.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 22 posts

Was about to tow my Yamaha TX500. Let me try this first.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 71 posts

Trying this out on my Yamaha TX500 today—hoping it works.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 44 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Yamaha TX500 too!

May 08, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 113 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Yamaha TX500!

May 09, 2025 Reply

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