[Answered] Where do junkyards store Yamaha WR250X codes?

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Flashgordon
Member since April 2022 • 21 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Yamaha WR250X?

Posted on March 29, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha WR250X. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 30, 2025

Replies (6)

Whitenoise
Member • 102 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Yamaha WR250X won’t recognize the key.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 34 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Yamaha WR250X.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 127 posts

I have the same Yamaha WR250X and I'm also trying to find the key code.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 7 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Yamaha WR250X. Trying this now.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 80 posts

I have the same Yamaha WR250X and I'm also trying to find the key code.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 138 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Yamaha WR250X.

April 04, 2025 Reply

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