[Completed] Do I need tech2 or just the PIN to code Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star key?

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Where's the key code located on a Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star for key programming?

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Finally, something that might help with my Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star's key code issue!

Does this method work for the Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star models from 2010 onward?

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