[Closed] My 2016 Audi A5 fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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How to find the factory key code to program 2016 Audi A5 keys?

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My 2016 Audi A5 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

I’ve got a 2012 2016 Audi A5, would this method still work?

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2016 Audi A5 as well.

Struggling with the same issue on my 2016 Audi A5, following this thread.

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2016 Audi A5, hope this helps.

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