[Free Fix] Bought a replacement key - now Ducati Multistrada won’t turn over

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Jedimaster
Member since August 2023 • 119 posts

How can I retrieve my Ducati Multistrada's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on December 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1360 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati Multistrada. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 10, 2024

Replies (6)

Emeraldcity
Member • 51 posts

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

December 10, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 14 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Ducati Multistrada, hope someone can help.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 74 posts

Trying this out on my Ducati Multistrada today—hoping it works.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 74 posts

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

December 13, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 40 posts

My Ducati Multistrada refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 33 posts

Will this work if the Ducati Multistrada has an aftermarket alarm?

December 15, 2024 Reply

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