[Method] Ducati Superbike 1098R not accepting cloned key - code problem?

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Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Ducati Superbike 1098R

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Can’t believe this worked on my Ducati Superbike 1098R. Huge thanks!

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Ducati Superbike 1098R owner.

Same issue here with my Ducati Superbike 1098R, let me know if it works.

I tried this with my Ducati Superbike 1098R but still no luck. Any suggestions?

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Ducati Superbike 1098R?

This is exactly what I need for my Ducati Superbike 1098R, thanks for posting!

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