[Resolved] Is there a website to get transponder codes for Yamaha XS 400 Special?

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Irongiant
Member since October 2022 • 124 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Yamaha XS 400 Special - help?

Posted on November 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1761 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha XS 400 Special. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 08, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphabeta
Member • 6 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Yamaha XS 400 Special for a while.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 75 posts

Been here before with my Yamaha XS 400 Special. Let’s see if this one works.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 92 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Yamaha XS 400 Special. Need the code badly.

November 10, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 140 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Yamaha XS 400 Special.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 125 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Yamaha XS 400 Special's key code issue!

November 12, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 64 posts

Worked for someone with a Yamaha XS 400 Special? Need to hear it!

November 13, 2024 Reply

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