[Completed] My Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe flashes security light - what code is missing?

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Oldschool
Member since July 2023 • 137 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe - where's the key code?

Posted on October 18, 2024
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 1300 Deluxe. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 19, 2024

Replies (4)

Goldeneye
Member • 74 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe?

October 19, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 80 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 94 posts

I’m not alone! My Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe is doing the same thing.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 102 posts

Does this method work for the Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe models from 2010 onward?

October 22, 2024 Reply

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