[Status: Resolved] Any tricks to retrieve the key code for my Ducati 160 Monza Junior?

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Reddwarf
Member since December 2022 • 99 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Ducati 160 Monza Junior

Posted on December 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 788 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati 160 Monza Junior. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Voodooman
Member • 91 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Ducati 160 Monza Junior.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 94 posts

Following this for my Ducati 160 Monza Junior. Please update if it works!

December 27, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 119 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Ducati 160 Monza Junior.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 14 posts

I think my Ducati 160 Monza Junior has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 53 posts

Worked for someone with a Ducati 160 Monza Junior? Need to hear it!

December 30, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 133 posts

If this works for my Ducati 160 Monza Junior, I owe you big time.

December 31, 2024 Reply

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