[Update] Where do junkyards store KTM DUKE 690 codes?

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Laserfocus
Member since May 2022 • 58 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my KTM DUKE 690 - help?

Posted on September 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1667 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the KTM DUKE 690. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphawolf
Member • 101 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my KTM DUKE 690. Thanks!

September 13, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 54 posts

Trying this on my KTM DUKE 690 later. Will report back.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 70 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my KTM DUKE 690.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 77 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my KTM DUKE 690.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 8 posts

I’ve been locked out of my KTM DUKE 690 all week. Hope this helps.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 140 posts

I have a 2011 KTM DUKE 690, will this method work for that year?

September 18, 2024 Reply

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