[Working] Ignition won’t engage on Ducati 98 - missing PIN?

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Echolima
Member since June 2022 • 109 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Ducati 98?

Posted on December 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1225 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati 98. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 05, 2024

Replies (3)

Uncleben
Member • 49 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Ducati 98?

December 05, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 42 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Ducati 98!

December 06, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 138 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Ducati 98s?

December 07, 2024 Reply

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