[Confirmed Fix] Can't find key code for my Ducati Multistrada 1260 - help!

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Vikingking
Member since September 2022 • 19 posts

Looking for my Ducati Multistrada 1260's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on December 20, 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. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 21, 2024

Replies (3)

Xenonflash
Member • 100 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Ducati Multistrada 1260?

December 21, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 93 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Ducati Multistrada 1260.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 50 posts

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

December 23, 2024 Reply

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