Red Key and Immobilizer Issues

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Original post by slowpoke13

Not the end all for Red Key issues. But, covers a lot of pertinent information.

Red Key vs. Remapping: Discusses the lack of a red key to remap the fuel.

Red Key debate: Discusses buying bikes without the red key and includes aftermarket PCIII solutions and prices for replacement ECUs.

Is your Monster supposed to have a red key?: Lists the year the red key was introduced and on which models used it first. If unsure, shows a way to check.

How to reprogram Black Keys yourself.: Directions for reprogramming your black keys if you buy more.

More info on reprograming.

Can I ride with the red key?

Damn Immobilizer: Debate on the usefulness of the Immobilizer.

Active Immobilizer: How to tell if your Immobilizer wasn't activated before delivery.

10 second rule: Discusses the amount of time allowed to leave a key in the ignition without starting the bike.

Immobilizer Code Card.: Discusses the code card and its applications.

Battery disconnect.: Do you need the red key if you just disconnect the Battery? No

New tumblers.: Having the bike rekeyed due to theft/loss of a good black key.