[Issue Closed] Key code needed for Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star with custom ignition

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Ghostrider
Member since December 2022 • 11 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star?

Posted on November 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Quantumq
Member • 100 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 31 posts

Was about to give up on my Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star, but this gives me hope.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 113 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star. This might do it.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 86 posts

This thread might save my Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star. Thanks everyone!

November 07, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 79 posts

My Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

November 08, 2024 Reply

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