[Solution] My Ducati DM450 only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Cyberghost
Member since April 2023 • 121 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Ducati DM450 to program a key?

Posted on November 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 895 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati DM450. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Blackbelt
Member • 139 posts

Using this on my Ducati DM450 now. Hope it works.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 50 posts

If this works for my Ducati DM450, I owe you big time.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 81 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Ducati DM450 before?

November 16, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 66 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Ducati DM450.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 93 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Ducati DM450, thanks for posting!

November 18, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 150 posts

My Ducati DM450 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

November 19, 2024 Reply

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