[Solution] YAMAHA XVZ 1300 TF Venture stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Platinumblonde
Member since April 2023 • 59 posts

How to get my YAMAHA XVZ 1300 TF Venture's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on August 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the YAMAHA XVZ 1300 TF Venture. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Quantumpie
Member • 94 posts

Will this work if the YAMAHA XVZ 1300 TF Venture has an aftermarket alarm?

August 06, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 118 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my YAMAHA XVZ 1300 TF Venture. Trying this now.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 150 posts

Will this work for older YAMAHA XVZ 1300 TF Ventures? Mine's a 2009.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 135 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my YAMAHA XVZ 1300 TF Venture key code too.

August 09, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 30 posts

Same problem on my YAMAHA XVZ 1300 TF Venture. Watching for any working solutions.

August 10, 2024 Reply

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