[Verified] Dealer charging $150 for Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand key code - alternatives?

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Codeninja
Member since January 2023 • 85 posts

How can I access my Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand's key code to program new keys?

Posted on December 10, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 11, 2024

Replies (5)

Megabyte
Member • 111 posts

Following along—same issue with my Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 37 posts

I have the same Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand and I'm also trying to find the key code.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 144 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand. Need the code badly.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 104 posts

Does this method work for the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand models from 2010 onward?

December 14, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 99 posts

My Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

December 15, 2024 Reply

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