[Success] Dealer charging $250 for Moto Guzzi V11 Ballabio code - alternatives?

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Yellowsub
Member since June 2022 • 139 posts

Need my Moto Guzzi V11 Ballabio's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on September 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Moto Guzzi V11 Ballabio. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 16, 2024

Replies (6)

Unicorn
Member • 105 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Moto Guzzi V11 Ballabio. Huge thanks!

September 16, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 91 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Moto Guzzi V11 Ballabio, would this method still work?

September 17, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 131 posts

Just what I needed! My Moto Guzzi V11 Ballabio has been acting up lately.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 63 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Moto Guzzi V11 Ballabio, hope this helps.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 96 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Moto Guzzi V11 Ballabio.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 72 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Moto Guzzi V11 Ballabio.

September 21, 2024 Reply

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