[Resolved] My Yamaha XJ 400 Seca flashes security light - what code is missing?

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Javaking
Member since October 2022 • 39 posts

How can I access my Yamaha XJ 400 Seca's key code to program new keys?

Posted on April 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 17, 2025

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Blackbelt
Member • 109 posts

This thread might save my Yamaha XJ 400 Seca. Thanks everyone!

April 17, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 87 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Yamaha XJ 400 Seca's key code.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
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Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Yamaha XJ 400 Seca.

April 19, 2025 Reply

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