[Method] Got new ECU and now Bimota Tesi 3D E wants key programming code

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Yankeezulu
Member since November 2021 • 110 posts

Need my Bimota Tesi 3D E's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on August 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 823 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bimota Tesi 3D E. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 24, 2024

Replies (5)

Vikingking
Member • 27 posts

My Bimota Tesi 3D E won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 31 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Bimota Tesi 3D E, would this method still work?

August 25, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 10 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Bimota Tesi 3D E!

August 26, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 29 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Bimota Tesi 3D E before?

August 27, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 56 posts

Just tried this on my Bimota Tesi 3D E—anyone else have success?

August 28, 2024 Reply

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