[Free Tool] 2015 Audi R8 LMS Endurance not recognizing new key - code issue?

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How to get my 2015 Audi R8 LMS Endurance's key code to program replacement keys?

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My 2015 Audi R8 LMS Endurance's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

I think my 2015 Audi R8 LMS Endurance has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

Using this on my 2015 Audi R8 LMS Endurance now. Hope it works.

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2015 Audi R8 LMS Endurance!

I think my 2015 Audi R8 LMS Endurance has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

Trying this out on my 2015 Audi R8 LMS Endurance today—hoping it works.

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