[It Worked!] Do I need a dealer for Yamaha XJ 550 immobilizer reset?

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Where's the key code hidden on my Yamaha XJ 550 for key programming?

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Following along—same issue with my Yamaha XJ 550.

Will this work for older Yamaha XJ 550s? Mine's a 2009.

Any updates on getting the key code for the Yamaha XJ 550?

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