[Closed] Yamaha XJ6 NL key programming failed - what now?

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Techwiz
Member since August 2023 • 50 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Yamaha XJ6 NL?

Posted on January 12, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha XJ6 NL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 13, 2025

Replies (6)

Redbull
Member • 93 posts

My Yamaha XJ6 NL might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 18 posts

Desperate to get my Yamaha XJ6 NL running again. Trying this tonight.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 103 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Yamaha XJ6 NL too.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 105 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Yamaha XJ6 NL key code too.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 147 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Yamaha XJ6 NL?

January 17, 2025 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 60 posts

Just what I needed! My Yamaha XJ6 NL has been acting up lately.

January 18, 2025 Reply

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