[It Worked!] My Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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Looking for my Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer's key code to program a new key fob

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Will this work for older Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racers? Mine's a 2009.

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer key code too.

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer!

Just tried this on my Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer—anyone else have success?

Key code problems with my Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer as well. Subscribed!

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