[Completed] Trying to program a new key for my Yamaha XT660X - where's the key code?

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Flyingdutch
Member since July 2022 • 50 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Yamaha XT660X?

Posted on December 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha XT660X. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Jazzcat
Member • 82 posts

Saved me from towing my Yamaha XT660X. Thanks!

December 21, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 59 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Yamaha XT660X this hard?!

December 22, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 35 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Yamaha XT660Xs?

December 23, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 98 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Yamaha XT660X.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 16 posts

My Yamaha XT660X has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

December 25, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 65 posts

Been here before with my Yamaha XT660X. Let’s see if this one works.

December 26, 2024 Reply

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