[Free Solution] How dealers get key codes for Bimota DB11

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Need my Bimota DB11's key code to program a new transponder key

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Trying to figure this out for my Bimota DB11 too!

Worked on my cousin’s Bimota DB11—might work for mine too.

My Bimota DB11 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

Fingers crossed this works for my Bimota DB11 too.

Just checking in to say this helped with my Bimota DB11. Thanks!

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