[Working] Locked out of my 2011 Audi Q5 - don’t have the key code

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Orangesoda
Member since July 2022 • 89 posts

How can I access my 2011 Audi Q5's key code to program new keys?

Posted on December 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1853 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Audi Q5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 10, 2024

Replies (6)

Jumpman
Member • 64 posts

My 2011 Audi Q5 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 21 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2011 Audi Q5.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 51 posts

Does this method work for the 2011 Audi Q5 models from 2010 onward?

December 12, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 99 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2011 Audi Q5 won’t recognize the key.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 104 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2011 Audi Q5?

December 14, 2024 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 119 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2011 Audi Q5 this hard?!

December 15, 2024 Reply

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