[Verified] How do locksmiths get key codes for Ducati 800 Sports?

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Purplerain
Member since May 2022 • 28 posts

How can I obtain my Ducati 800 Sport's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on May 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 972 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati 800 Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 08, 2025

Replies (6)

Purplehaze
Member • 27 posts

Just what I needed! My Ducati 800 Sport has been acting up lately.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 82 posts

My Ducati 800 Sport is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 108 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Ducati 800 Sport.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 80 posts

Been here before with my Ducati 800 Sport. Let’s see if this one works.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 125 posts

If this works for my Ducati 800 Sport, I owe you big time.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 144 posts

My Ducati 800 Sport needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

May 13, 2025 Reply

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