[Fixed] Yamaha V Star 650 Custom not accepting cloned key - code problem?

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Jumpman
Member since March 2022 • 93 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Yamaha V Star 650 Custom?

Posted on February 14, 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 650 Custom. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Outlawjoe
Member • 135 posts

I tried this with my Yamaha V Star 650 Custom but still no luck. Any suggestions?

February 15, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 54 posts

Following this for my Yamaha V Star 650 Custom. Please update if it works!

February 16, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 32 posts

This just might solve my Yamaha V Star 650 Custom's ignition issue.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 15 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Yamaha V Star 650 Custom.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 132 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Yamaha V Star 650 Custom.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 68 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Yamaha V Star 650 Custom!

February 20, 2025 Reply

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