[It Worked!] How do I bypass the immobilizer code on my 2012 Audi A5 20T Premium?

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Yankeezulu
Member since January 2023 • 62 posts

Need my 2012 Audi A5 20T Premium's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on August 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 13, 2024

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Electricslide
Member • 118 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2012 Audi A5 20T Premium.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 82 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2012 Audi A5 20T Premium. This looks promising.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
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Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2012 Audi A5 20T Premium.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 71 posts

My 2012 Audi A5 20T Premium's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

August 16, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
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Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2012 Audi A5 20T Premium.

August 17, 2024 Reply

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