[It Worked!] Just changed battery, now Ducati Diavel asks for a PIN code

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Alphabeta
Member since July 2023 • 93 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Ducati Diavel

Posted on August 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati Diavel. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 03, 2024

Replies (5)

Invisible
Member • 9 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Ducati Diavel this hard?!

August 03, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 11 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Ducati Diavel too.

August 04, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 81 posts

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

August 05, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 70 posts

This thread might save my Ducati Diavel. Thanks everyone!

August 06, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 149 posts

Trying this on my Ducati Diavel later. Will report back.

August 07, 2024 Reply

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