[Solved] Yamaha XSR700LA refuses to crank - ignition system locked?

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Supernova
Member since April 2023 • 50 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Yamaha XSR700LA for making new keys?

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1426 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha XSR700LA. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Goldengate
Member • 84 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Yamaha XSR700LA!

January 22, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 54 posts

Been here before with my Yamaha XSR700LA. Let’s see if this one works.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 148 posts

Following this for my Yamaha XSR700LA. Please update if it works!

January 24, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 83 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Yamaha XSR700LA. Thanks!

January 25, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 73 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Yamaha XSR700LA.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 14 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Yamaha XSR700LA!

January 27, 2025 Reply

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