Wanna buy » No Code Card - Is this A Problem?

[Anthil 2010 1200 (Red)]

I am looking at buying a used Multistrada but the current owner doesn't have the Code Card. Reading through some topics on this forum it would appear that you can't get the code card details from anywhere and need to buy a new ECU/lock set etc.

1) Is this correct?

2) In reality, has anyone actually used their code card at any time, if not then I can't see this being an issue?

Thanks

[Apex 2005 1000S DS (Red)]

The red key is more important than the card. The card gives you a code to override the immobiliser (I think). The red key is required to make duplicate keys work with the ecu and dash.

[ej 2007 1100S (Red)]

The red key is more important than the card. The card gives you a code to override the immobiliser (I think). The red key is required to make duplicate keys work with the ecu and dash.

+1

[tkjacobs 2004 1000 DS (Red)]

is the red key ultimately really necessary is there not another way to make extras of your key without it? as you can prob tell i only have black 1! black key and am always dreading the day that i loose my keys or they get stolen. if anyone knows please pm. already talked to local dealer and theyre lost.

thanks

[tweake 2006 1000S DS (Red)]

i dont remember to much of the post but do a search some one can make keys using just the black key.
it can be done from what i have read in different post on here

[Scrambles 2006 1000 DS (Red)]

The way I see it:

red key = cash

about $1200 or so

should you ever find yourself in need of it.

[selanne8 2006 620 (Red)]

what about upgrading the ecu to the dp one? didn't someone on here say you had the option of "keying" the dp ecu and if you left it unkeyed, you wouldn't need the red key anymore?

[mollycbr123 2010 1200S (White)]

is the red key ultimately really necessary is there not another way to make extras of your key without it? as you can prob tell i only have black 1! black key and am always dreading the day that i loose my keys or they get stolen. if anyone knows please pm. already talked to local dealer and theyre lost.

thanks

tkjacobs,

I noticed you are in Oak Ridge, NC. Which dealer are you using? You are like me, kinda far away from any of the NC Duc dealerships.

[Twomacs 2005 1000 DS (Red)]

True the red key is more important but if you don't have the card with the immobilzer numbers what problems can it create and is there a way to get a new card. In case there is any doubt I am in the same boat. I have the red key but not the card. The dealer who sold me the bike said he would be collecting it from the previous owner in the next few days. Unfortunatley a year later it hasn't turned up!