[Resolved] Yamaha X Max 250 Sport ECU swap - need to pair new keys?

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Redalert
Member since September 2022 • 38 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Yamaha X Max 250 Sport?

Posted on August 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1914 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha X Max 250 Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 22, 2024

Replies (5)

Omegadog
Member • 20 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Yamaha X Max 250 Sport.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 112 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Yamaha X Max 250 Sport.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 82 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Yamaha X Max 250 Sport.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 95 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Yamaha X Max 250 Sport. Need the code badly.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 119 posts

My Yamaha X Max 250 Sport's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

August 26, 2024 Reply

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