[Recommended Fix] Bought a used Ducati 1198S, no key code - help!

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Blackbelt
Member since September 2021 • 93 posts

Where's the key code located on a Ducati 1198S for key programming?

Posted on January 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 777 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati 1198S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 26, 2025

Replies (4)

Quicksilver
Member • 115 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Ducati 1198S. Trying this instead.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 53 posts

Trying this on my Ducati 1198S later. Will report back.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 48 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Ducati 1198S before?

January 28, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 75 posts

I have a 2011 Ducati 1198S, will this method work for that year?

January 29, 2025 Reply

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