[Update] Can stereo installer access key code for Ducati 851 SP 3?

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Electric
Member since March 2023 • 35 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Ducati 851 SP 3?

Posted on April 09, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati 851 SP 3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 10, 2025

Replies (6)

Quantumfizz
Member • 20 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Ducati 851 SP 3.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 37 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Ducati 851 SP 3. Huge thanks!

April 11, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 54 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Ducati 851 SP 3, following this thread.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 72 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Ducati 851 SP 3 key issues!

April 13, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 70 posts

Was about to tow my Ducati 851 SP 3. Let me try this first.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 96 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Ducati 851 SP 3 too!

April 15, 2025 Reply

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