[Confirmed] Need help: how to unlock a Ducati ST3s ABS without the ignition code

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Blackbelt
Member since April 2022 • 114 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Ducati ST3s ABS - help?

Posted on September 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati ST3s ABS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 07, 2024

Replies (6)

Greengiant
Member • 105 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Ducati ST3s ABS, thanks for posting!

September 07, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 66 posts

Been stuck with my Ducati ST3s ABS for weeks. This might be the fix.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 41 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Ducati ST3s ABS.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 90 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Ducati ST3s ABS.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 9 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Ducati ST3s ABS.

September 11, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 45 posts

I have the same Ducati ST3s ABS and I'm also trying to find the key code.

September 12, 2024 Reply

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