[Closed] Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Ultrasonic
Member since February 2023 • 23 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom for programming keys?

Posted on January 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 02, 2025

Replies (5)

Supernova
Member • 54 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 84 posts

Same problem on my Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom. Watching for any working solutions.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 116 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom. Giving it a go myself.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 84 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 40 posts

Just what I needed! My Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom has been acting up lately.

January 06, 2025 Reply

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