[Confirmed] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to Ducati 1199 Panigale R

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Vikingking
Member since August 2022 • 64 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Ducati 1199 Panigale R - where's the key code?

Posted on March 31, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati 1199 Panigale R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 01, 2025

Replies (5)

Irongiant
Member • 7 posts

My Ducati 1199 Panigale R is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 77 posts

My Ducati 1199 Panigale R's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 13 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Ducati 1199 Panigale R this weekend.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 99 posts

My Ducati 1199 Panigale R is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 61 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Ducati 1199 Panigale R.

April 05, 2025 Reply

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