[Status: Resolved] Key won’t work on my 2016 Audi RS 7 - is it the PIN code?

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Vortex22
Member since April 2023 • 26 posts

Looking for my 2016 Audi RS 7's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on May 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Audi RS 7. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 08, 2025

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Invisible
Member • 26 posts

Worked for someone with a 2016 Audi RS 7? Need to hear it!

May 08, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
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My 2016 Audi RS 7 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 54 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2016 Audi RS 7.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 31 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2016 Audi RS 7. This looks promising.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
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Been searching everywhere for help with my 2016 Audi RS 7's key code.

May 12, 2025 Reply

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