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Looking to change the password on your Hyster or Yale forklift? Just follow the instructions below to change your forklift password. We’re not affiliated with the Hyster Company but we know a lot about Hyster forklifts and we like sharing our knowledge. Need aftermarket Hyster forklift parts? Click here
Step 1: enter the Set-Up and Diagnostic Menu
• Turn the ignition key to the on position.
• Press the star button (*) three times. The star button is located on the right-hand side of the display.
• Enter the forklift password and press the star button (*).
• Now that you’re in the service menu, press the 4 or 5 button to go back 1 level if need be. These buttons are located on the right-hand side of the display as well, and they likely have arrows on them like in the picture above.
• Press the star button (*) to show “Main Menu – Passwords.”
• Use the 4 or 5 button to scroll through the menu items. The star button (*) selects a sub-menu item.
Step 2: edit your forklift password
• Use the star button (*) to select “Passwords.”
• Enter your password.
• Use the 4 or 5 button to scroll to “Edit Password” and select it with the star button (*).
• Enter your password again.
• Under “Password Type,” enter your new password.
• Use the star button (*) to select “Save and Exit.”
If you forgot your password you’ll need to contact a yale or buster dealer.
A tech has to connect a laptop to the forklift and they’ll tell you the password you forgot or clear all passwords.
Locked out, how to reset to default
What if we forgot or don’t have the password? Is there a way to just pick a new one or reset to default? And what would the default be?