[Archived] Lost only key - how to recover code for Yamaha V Star 950

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Ironwill
Member since October 2021 • 12 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Yamaha V Star 950

Posted on September 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 510 posts

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Posted on September 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Fastlane
Member • 71 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Yamaha V Star 950's key code issue!

September 14, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 131 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Yamaha V Star 950.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 65 posts

This just might solve my Yamaha V Star 950's ignition issue.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 105 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Yamaha V Star 950. This might do it.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 106 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Yamaha V Star 950.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Ironman
Member • 86 posts

My Yamaha V Star 950 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

September 19, 2024 Reply

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