[Solution] Security risks sharing key code for 2011 Audi A8 L 42

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Metalhead
Member since November 2022 • 36 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 2011 Audi A8 L 42 - help?

Posted on August 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 947 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Audi A8 L 42. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 11, 2024

Replies (6)

Wildthing
Member • 148 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2011 Audi A8 L 42—need the code first.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 132 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2011 Audi A8 L 42 won’t recognize the key.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 129 posts

My 2011 Audi A8 L 42 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 130 posts

Key code problems with my 2011 Audi A8 L 42 as well. Subscribed!

August 14, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 63 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2011 Audi A8 L 42.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 149 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2011 Audi A8 L 42 before?

August 16, 2024 Reply

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