[Closed] Lost transponder code for my Bimota DB5 RE - any ideas?

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Cosmokid
Member since May 2022 • 22 posts

Looking for my Bimota DB5 RE's key code to program a new key

Posted on December 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1072 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bimota DB5 RE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Megamind
Member • 17 posts

My Bimota DB5 RE has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

December 15, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 136 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Bimota DB5 RE.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 104 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Bimota DB5 RE's key code.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 139 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Bimota DB5 RE.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 34 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Bimota DB5 RE!

December 19, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 21 posts

My Bimota DB5 RE refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 20, 2024 Reply

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