[Resolved] My Ducati ST2 is asking for a key programming code

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Airjordan
Member since November 2022 • 127 posts

How can I retrieve my Ducati ST2's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on March 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1337 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati ST2. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 05, 2025

Replies (5)

Jumpman
Member • 59 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Ducati ST2 this weekend.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 74 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Ducati ST2?

March 06, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 40 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Ducati ST2. This might do it.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 39 posts

My Ducati ST2 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 24 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Ducati ST2 won’t recognize the key.

March 09, 2025 Reply

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