[Status: Resolved] Just changed battery, now Yamaha YFZ350 Banshee asks for a PIN code

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Rustyshack
Member since April 2023 • 52 posts

Need my Yamaha YFZ350 Banshee's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 548 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha YFZ350 Banshee. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 14, 2025

Replies (5)

Omegared
Member • 17 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Yamaha YFZ350 Banshee.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 54 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Yamaha YFZ350 Banshee.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 41 posts

Following along—same issue with my Yamaha YFZ350 Banshee.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 134 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Yamaha YFZ350 Banshee. This is a lifesaver.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 150 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Yamaha YFZ350 Banshee, would this method still work?

February 18, 2025 Reply

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