[Solved] Bought a secondhand Ducati 749 S, PIN code missing

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Irongiant
Member since March 2022 • 132 posts

Where's the key code located on a Ducati 749 S for key programming?

Posted on April 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 762 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati 749 S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 20, 2025

Replies (3)

Iceberg
Member • 33 posts

Same issue here with my Ducati 749 S, let me know if it works.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 108 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Ducati 749 S key code too.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 47 posts

My Ducati 749 S just blinks. I think this might fix it.

April 22, 2025 Reply

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