[Success] Can someone explain which code I need for 2011 Audi Q7 Prestige key?

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How can I access my 2011 Audi Q7 Prestige's key code to program new keys?

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Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2011 Audi Q7 Prestige?

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