[Solution] Where's the key code hidden on a Ducati 500 SL Pantah for key programming?

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Where do dealerships get the key code to program Ducati 500 SL Pantah keys?

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Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Ducati 500 SL Pantah.

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Ducati 500 SL Pantah.

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Ducati 500 SL Pantah?

Trying this on my Ducati 500 SL Pantah later. Will report back.

Good luck to everyone dealing with Ducati 500 SL Pantah key issues!

Got a dead key fob for my Ducati 500 SL Pantah. Need the code badly.

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