[Issue Closed] Where’s the code stored on a YAMAHA VMX 1200 VMAX smart key?

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Eagleeye
Member since March 2022 • 52 posts

How can I access my YAMAHA VMX 1200 VMAX's key code to program new keys?

Posted on November 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1922 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the YAMAHA VMX 1200 VMAX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 11, 2024

Replies (4)

Ghostrider
Member • 104 posts

Trying this out on my YAMAHA VMX 1200 VMAX today—hoping it works.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 133 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my YAMAHA VMX 1200 VMAX.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 24 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer YAMAHA VMX 1200 VMAX.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 132 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out YAMAHA VMX 1200 VMAX.

November 14, 2024 Reply

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