[Update] My Yamaha XT350 won’t start - key code lost

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Captainkirk
Member since January 2023 • 81 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Yamaha XT350 keys?

Posted on April 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 11, 2025

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April 11, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
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April 12, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
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Any updates on getting the key code for the Yamaha XT350?

April 13, 2025 Reply
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