[Method] Trying to get ignition working again on my Ducati Superbike 848

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Electricslide
Member since May 2022 • 103 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Ducati Superbike 848

Posted on November 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1938 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ducati Superbike 848. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 21, 2024

Replies (3)

Ninjastar
Member • 116 posts

My Ducati Superbike 848 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 97 posts

My Ducati Superbike 848 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 8 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Ducati Superbike 848.

November 23, 2024 Reply

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