The keys are blanks that require local cutting and programming so there is no reason why the country distributor should not have stock. Certainly here in Australia they do and its an overnight delivery for the blank replacement.Unless you are into that (which you probably would not be posting here if you were), taking it to a dealer for a new key set (possibly shipped from Italy) is your only bet.
If the key is a smart keyless version like my XDiavel, then you have to have the master (red) key, otherwise, you have to order a full keyset from Italy. I think the Scrambler 1100 has the same key, but the other Scramblers have a basic key with a chip.The keys are blanks that require local cutting and programming so there is no reason why the country distributor should not have stock. Certainly here in Australia they do and its an overnight delivery for the blank replacement.
Hopefully the OP has the parts of the old key and the locksmith can use them to cut a new one from a blenk.
This is really good info, just curious what year/make is your Scrambler?I live in Argentina and called two different official dealers which offered me two very different solutions.
1) Order new parts, ignition, dashboard and ECU (as the only possible solution). For U$1900 and two or three months to wait for the parts.
2) Cut and Copy two new Original keys. For U$500
And there is a third option, not offered by any of the official dealers of course, but from a local locksmith (very similar to the second option?). Duplicate two
blank keys (not OEM), key cutting and cloning service. For only U$75 and an hour and thirty minutes.
I decided to try the third option first and it worked perfectly. The only issue is that I couldn't get original Ducati blank keys (but instead a Silca ZD30T5).
It is a shame that the official dealers tried to scam me into buying new parts unnecessarily or that they tried to sell me two new keys at such a high price. I would have preferred to have my original keys with the logo but I am not willing to be cheated.
Thanks for letting us know. It doesn't really surprise me, though. I have heard some crazy stuff from service departments, over the years.I live in Argentina and called two different official dealers which offered me two very different solutions.
1) Order new parts, ignition, dashboard and ECU (as the only possible solution). For U$1900 and two or three months to wait for the parts.
2) Cut and Copy two new Original keys. For U$500
And there is a third option, not offered by any of the official dealers of course, but from a local locksmith (very similar to the second option?). Duplicate two
blank keys (not OEM), key cutting and cloning service. For only U$75 and an hour and thirty minutes.
I decided to try the third option first and it worked perfectly. The only issue is that I couldn't get original Ducati blank keys (but instead a Silca ZD30T5).
It is a shame that the official dealers tried to scam me into buying new parts unnecessarily or that they tried to sell me two new keys at such a high price. I would have preferred to have my original keys with the logo but I am not willing to be cheated.
So how did you get around programming the keys to the bike?I decided to try the third option first and it worked perfectly. The only issue is that I couldn't get original Ducati blank keys (but instead a Silca ZD30T5).
It is a shame that the official dealers tried to scam me into buying new parts unnecessarily or that they tried to sell me two new keys at such a high price. I would have preferred to have my original keys with the logo but I am not willing to be cheated.
After cutting a new blank key, the locksmith cloned the chip inside it. There was no need to program. If they can "read" your key and their equipment is capable of cloning, then they can duplicate your key. Most specialized locksmiths have the equipment and they clone various types of keys, not just Ducati.So how did you get around programming the keys to the bike?
Did the locksmith do it when they cut the key?
That's why you have to get a new lockset from Italy if you lose all of your keys. NEVER lose your "red", or spare key (if you have one). Glad you got it fixed.After cutting a new blank key, the locksmith cloned the chip inside it. There was no need to program. If they can "read" your key and their equipment is capable of cloning, then they can duplicate your key. Most specialized locksmiths have the equipment and they clone various types of keys, not just Ducati.
That's why you have to get a new lockset from Italy if you lose all of your keys. NEVER lose your "red", or spare key (if you have one). Glad you got it fixed.
I thought Ducati moved away from the "red key" system years ago.That's why you have to get a new lockset from Italy if you lose all of your keys. NEVER lose your "red", or spare key (if you have one). Glad you got it fixed.
Got two keys with mine but they are both the same. I have lost (misplaced actually it is in the house somewhere) one. In response to this thread rather than going through Ducati for a replacement at the prices outlined above I am going to talk to a couple of specialist automotive locksmiths.I thought Ducati moved away from the "red key" system years ago.
I only received one key with my Flat Track Pro.
-Bob
At least I would compare prices before doing anything. I can tell you for sure that it is possible to do it with a specialist automotive locksmith.Got two keys with mine but they are both the same. I have lost (misplaced actually it is in the house somewhere) one. In response to this thread rather than going through Ducati for a replacement at the prices outlined above I am going to talk to a couple of specialist automotive locksmiths.
Definitely I will compare prices but as I said above going the Ducati dealer route will cost over AUD$200. I have had the same prices (within $5) quoted by two dealers. If I do the Ducati route I have to go to the dealer and pick the key blank up then take the key blank to a locksmith to cut then take the key and motorcycle back to the dealer for programming and time leave the motorcycle with the dealer for half a day or so. Even if I pay $200 to a locksmith, which I am sure I will not it will be a one trip exercise so will save me considerable time fuel costs and toll charges so it would be a win. There is an automotive locksmith a couple of hundred metres from where I work.At least I would compare prices before doing anything. I can tell you for sure that it is possible to do it with a specialist automotive locksmith.
FTR - in 2015 when I bought my Icon I was given a key like this which I was told to guard with my life and never-ever lose. Seems from this thread that may be BS but just for reference this is my 'master' key that probably isn't a master key so far as we know:I thought Ducati moved away from the "red key" system years ago.
I only received one key with my Flat Track Pro.
-Bob
FTR - in 2015 when I bought my Icon I was given a key like this which I was told to guard with my life and never-ever lose. Seems from this thread that may be BS but just for reference this is my 'master' key that probably isn't a master key so far as we know:
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