[Resolved] Where's the key code located on a Ducati 1198 R Corse Special for key programming?

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Wildthing
Member since July 2022 • 25 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Ducati 1198 R Corse Special keys at the dealer?

Posted on September 29, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati 1198 R Corse Special. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 30, 2024

Replies (3)

Techlord
Member • 42 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Ducati 1198 R Corse Special.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 11 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Ducati 1198 R Corse Special all week. Hope this helps.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 139 posts

My Ducati 1198 R Corse Special won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

October 02, 2024 Reply

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