[Archived] Ducati Monster 821 won’t respond to key fob - immobilizer problem?

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Bigfoot
Member since August 2022 • 17 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Ducati Monster 821 to make a spare key?

Posted on January 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati Monster 821. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 29, 2025

Replies (4)

Rocketman
Member • 59 posts

Same issue here with my Ducati Monster 821, let me know if it works.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 41 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Ducati Monster 821.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 49 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Ducati Monster 821.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 30 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Ducati Monster 821?

February 01, 2025 Reply

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