[Archived] Can’t get past anti-theft lock on my 2011 Audi Q5 20T Premium

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Javaking
Member since November 2021 • 113 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2011 Audi Q5 20T Premium for making new keys?

Posted on December 23, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 24, 2024

Replies (5)

Dragonfly
Member • 95 posts

Worked for someone with a 2011 Audi Q5 20T Premium? Need to hear it!

December 24, 2024 Reply
Ironman
Member • 150 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2011 Audi Q5 20T Premium owner.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 134 posts

My 2011 Audi Q5 20T Premium's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 135 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2011 Audi Q5 20T Premium. Trying this now.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 34 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2011 Audi Q5 20T Premium's key code.

December 28, 2024 Reply

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