[Resolved] Replaced steering column, now Ducati Streetfighter 848 won’t start - code?

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Looking for my Ducati Streetfighter 848's key code to program a new key

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Wish I found this thread before towing my Ducati Streetfighter 848.

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Ducati Streetfighter 848 too.

I really hope this trick works on my Ducati Streetfighter 848.

Really hoping this unlocks my Ducati Streetfighter 848's mystery code.

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