[Confirmed] Where do I get the key code for my Ducati S4 to make a spare key?

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Xenoking
Member since January 2022 • 126 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Ducati S4?

Posted on September 30, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati S4. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 01, 2024

Replies (5)

Quantumq
Member • 6 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Ducati S4.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 26 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Ducati S4.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 112 posts

Will this work for older Ducati S4s? Mine's a 2009.

October 03, 2024 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 90 posts

If this works for my Ducati S4, I owe you big time.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 32 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Ducati S4, would this method still work?

October 05, 2024 Reply

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