[Free Solution] Do I need a dealer for 2007 Audi A8 immobilizer reset?

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Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2007 Audi A8?

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Trying this out on my 2007 Audi A8 today—hoping it works.

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2007 Audi A8 for days.

Finally, something that might help with my 2007 Audi A8's key code issue!

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2007 Audi A8s?

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