[Solved] Anyone bypassed the transponder system on a Ducati 1199 Panigale S?

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Need the key code to program a new key for my Ducati 1199 Panigale S - help?

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Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Ducati 1199 Panigale S for a while.

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Ducati 1199 Panigale S. Trying this instead.

Struggling with the same issue on my Ducati 1199 Panigale S, following this thread.

Been searching everywhere for help with my Ducati 1199 Panigale S's key code.

Was about to tow my Ducati 1199 Panigale S. Let me try this first.

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