[Success] How dealers get key codes for 2008 Audi RS 4

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Turboboost
Member since June 2023 • 12 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2008 Audi RS 4 for making new keys?

Posted on April 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1983 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Audi RS 4. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 08, 2025

Replies (6)

Superfly
Member • 111 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2008 Audi RS 4's key code.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 71 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2008 Audi RS 4's key code.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 82 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2008 Audi RS 4. Giving it a go myself.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 113 posts

If this works for my 2008 Audi RS 4, I owe you big time.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 70 posts

Key code problems with my 2008 Audi RS 4 as well. Subscribed!

April 12, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 46 posts

Just tried this on my 2008 Audi RS 4—anyone else have success?

April 13, 2025 Reply

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