[Solution] My Ducati Diavel 1260 is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Windwalker
Member since May 2022 • 129 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Ducati Diavel 1260 to make keys?

Posted on November 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 702 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati Diavel 1260. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 23, 2024

Replies (4)

Frostbite
Member • 141 posts

Desperate to get my Ducati Diavel 1260 running again. Trying this tonight.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 101 posts

Will this work for older Ducati Diavel 1260s? Mine's a 2009.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 128 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Ducati Diavel 1260.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 112 posts

My Ducati Diavel 1260 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

November 26, 2024 Reply

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