[Confirmed] Aftermarket solutions when Ducati ST 4 S key code lost

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How do I get the key code to program a new key for my Ducati ST 4 S?

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I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Ducati ST 4 S.

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Trying this out on my Ducati ST 4 S today—hoping it works.

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