[Solution] Ducati Superbike 1198 not starting - no key programming code

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Hotwheels
Member since December 2022 • 91 posts

How can I access my Ducati Superbike 1198's key code to program new keys?

Posted on August 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1972 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati Superbike 1198. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 27, 2024

Replies (6)

Hyperlink
Member • 108 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Ducati Superbike 1198.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 48 posts

Does this method work for the Ducati Superbike 1198 models from 2010 onward?

August 28, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 64 posts

My Ducati Superbike 1198's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 68 posts

My Ducati Superbike 1198 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 144 posts

I have the same Ducati Superbike 1198 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 85 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Ducati Superbike 1198, would this method still work?

September 01, 2024 Reply

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