Only one key, how to get a spare

addbrad · Nov 17, 2009

Hi,

I just got a 2005 ZX10R with only one black key, does anyone know how to get a working spare when i don't have the red one to program a new key.

Another thought i had was can i get a key blank that will turn the ignition barrel, with the original programmed key close by will it start ? How close does the transponder have to be ?

Thanx

cbolton69 · Nov 17, 2009

wow i didnt even know they had to be programmed..... guess u leasrn something new everyday

zx10Duran · Nov 17, 2009

yeah that topic was covered last week, do a search and the answer will be yours

tedg04 · Nov 17, 2009

In the US the keys aren't programmed. A dealer should be able to order you an exact key blank. Possibly even program and cut it exactly (depends on the dealer and the bike).

addbrad · Nov 17, 2009

zx10Duran said:
yeah that topic was covered last week, do a search and the answer will be yours

Tried that first before posting couldn't find anything, any clues or links ?

TinMan_38 · Nov 17, 2009

buy blanks at dealer, have cut at locksmith off original if the dealer cant cut it. I now have 3 keys, hidden in strategic places.

cuhuba · Nov 17, 2009

You can get blanks on ebay for 6 bucks like I did and have it cut by a locksmith for another 5 bucks. Bring the gas cap with you to test it. Done. Here is one for 11 bucks, you can search around for a better deal. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-0...9194427QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

addbrad · Nov 17, 2009

Getting a key cut is not an issue, starting the bike is though.

UK models have immobiliser built into the key and the bike will not start if the chip in the key is not recognised by the ecu. I have no red master key so therefor i cannot programme any new keys to the ecu.

So my question is how close does a programmed chip need to be to the ignition barrel ?

tedg04 · Nov 17, 2009

I would ask your local Kawi dealer what can be done.....

addbrad · Nov 17, 2009

ted_garlock said:
I would ask your local Kawi dealer what can be done.....

I did new ecu and complete lockset, price = about half what the bike is worth.

tedg04 · Nov 17, 2009

No bueno.

lowkey420 · Nov 17, 2009

addbrad said:
I did new ecu and complete lockset, price = about half what the bike is worth.

lmao wow that sucks

T_Bone · Dec 30, 2009

i took my key into a local locksmith and they cut me a spare key, it works just fine in the gas cap and trunk lock, but wont turn the ignition. any ideas why?

motomike · Dec 30, 2009

cuhuba said:
You can get blanks on ebay for 6 bucks like I did and have it cut by a locksmith for another 5 bucks. Bring the gas cap with you to test it. Done. Here is one for 11 bucks, you can search around for a better deal. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-0...9194427QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

if it's U.S. then what CUHUBA said or order a blank from dealer.

T_Bone · Dec 30, 2009

motomike said:
if it's U.S. then what CUHUBA said or order a blank from dealer.

yes but why wont it work in the ignition only?

9R to 10R · Dec 30, 2009

He's is not in the US obviously guys, read the post. Check with the guys on the ZX10R.co.uk they will be able to help you more than most on here we are 95% USA owners. Some of these guys probably are not even aware of the imobilizer on the Euro models.

But IMHO, the dealer is gonna be the only place to get you a new key.

T_Bone · Dec 30, 2009

9R to 10R said:
He's is not in the US obviously guys, read the post. Check with the guys on the ZX10R.co.uk they will be able to help you more than most on here we are 95% USA owners. Some of these guys probably are not even aware of the imobilizer on the Euro models.

But IMHO, the dealer is gonna be the only place to get you a new key.

i am in the US, so i thought that if the locksmith had a blank and could cut it, it would work in everything.

it works perfectly in the gas cap and trunk lock, will not turn the ignition at all.

not just not start.

maybe just a bad cut??

ShinobiZXR · Dec 30, 2009

T_Bone said:
i am in the US, so i thought that if the locksmith had a blank and could cut it, it would work in everything.

it works perfectly in the gas cap and trunk lock, will not turn the ignition at all.

not just not start.

maybe just a bad cut??

Is it a genuine key from Kawasaki? If not, then that could be it. I think the thickness of the key will make a difference and that may be why it's not turning. Assuming you used a generic key.

meanstreak5 · Dec 30, 2009

T_Bone said:
i took my key into a local locksmith and they cut me a spare key, it works just fine in the gas cap and trunk lock, but wont turn the ignition. any ideas why?

I had the same thing done and It took several tries but after much grinding and polishing and reties to get it right, it will start the bike and it wasn't even a kawi blank, so I can assure you that an 06 doesn't need any special key, just a perfect replica of the original.

925stunna · Dec 30, 2009

9R to 10R said:
He's is not in the US obviously guys, read the post. Check with the guys on the ZX10R.co.uk they will be able to help you more than most on here we are 95% USA owners. Some of these guys probably are not even aware of the imobilizer on the Euro models.

But IMHO, the dealer is gonna be the only place to get you a new key.

:+1:
HAHA People dont even read the posts just see "need a key" and oh well all ya need is a blank cut........:crackup: people :lol::headshake

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