[Solved] Dealer vs locksmith for 2011 Audi S5 key code

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Outlawjoe
Member since October 2022 • 86 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2011 Audi S5?

Posted on December 15, 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 S5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 16, 2024

Replies (3)

Heidi
Member • 80 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2011 Audi S5—need the code first.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 42 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2011 Audi S5 before?

December 17, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 108 posts

Just what I needed! My 2011 Audi S5 has been acting up lately.

December 18, 2024 Reply

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