[Update] How to reset my Bimota DB8's immobilizer?

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Digitalx
Member since December 2021 • 150 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Bimota DB8?

Posted on March 12, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bimota DB8. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 13, 2025

Replies (3)

Neondream
Member • 124 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Bimota DB8 key issues!

March 13, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 101 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Bimota DB8, following this thread.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 140 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Bimota DB8.

March 15, 2025 Reply

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