[Answered] How to retrieve the key programming code for Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat?

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Ziggystar
Member since March 2022 • 108 posts

Looking for my Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on August 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 814 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 20, 2024

Replies (3)

Grace
Member • 42 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 145 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat. This might do it.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 86 posts

Trying this out on my Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat today—hoping it works.

August 22, 2024 Reply

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