[Recommended Fix] Aprilia Tuono 1000R won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Rogueone
Member since December 2022 • 99 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Aprilia Tuono 1000R

Posted on November 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 736 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Aprilia Tuono 1000R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 08, 2024

Replies (5)

Greenlantern
Member • 51 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Aprilia Tuono 1000R.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 44 posts

My Aprilia Tuono 1000R might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 8 posts

Was about to tow my Aprilia Tuono 1000R. Let me try this first.

November 10, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 42 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Aprilia Tuono 1000R.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 80 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Aprilia Tuono 1000R.

November 12, 2024 Reply

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