[Resolved] Dealer being difficult about Bimota DB 4 ie key code

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Ironwill
Member since February 2023 • 133 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Bimota DB 4 ie?

Posted on December 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1910 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bimota DB 4 ie. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 23, 2024

Replies (3)

Omegadog
Member • 17 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Bimota DB 4 ie. Thanks!

December 23, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 120 posts

If this works for my Bimota DB 4 ie, I owe you big time.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 142 posts

Will this work for older Bimota DB 4 ies? Mine's a 2009.

December 25, 2024 Reply

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