[Confirmed Fix] Ducati 1098R immobilizer not responding after new key

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Hotshot
Member since March 2023 • 90 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Ducati 1098R for key programming?

Posted on October 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati 1098R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 19, 2024

Replies (4)

Xenowarrior
Member • 145 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Ducati 1098R.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 115 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Ducati 1098Rs?

October 20, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 114 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Ducati 1098R?

October 21, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 28 posts

My Ducati 1098R refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 22, 2024 Reply

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