[Success] Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta not recognizing new key - code issue?

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Xrayvision
Member since March 2023 • 106 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta?

Posted on March 19, 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 S4R Testastretta. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 20, 2025

Replies (4)

Aceventura
Member • 57 posts

Same issue here with my Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta, let me know if it works.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 79 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta, would this method still work?

March 21, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 81 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta for days.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 9 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta.

March 23, 2025 Reply

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