[Closed] Dealer wants $$$ for Ducati Monster 620 code - any other options?

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Where's the key code stored in my Ducati Monster 620 for key programming?

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I’m not alone! My Ducati Monster 620 is doing the same thing.

Been searching everywhere for help with my Ducati Monster 620's key code.

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Ducati Monster 620.

Will this work if the Ducati Monster 620 has an aftermarket alarm?

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