[Success] 2017 Audi A7 key fob sync failed - missing programming code?

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Rocketman
Member since December 2022 • 147 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2017 Audi A7?

Posted on February 09, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Audi A7. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 10, 2025

Replies (5)

Digitaldude
Member • 8 posts

Trying this on my 2017 Audi A7 later. Will report back.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 127 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2017 Audi A7.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 8 posts

This just might solve my 2017 Audi A7's ignition issue.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 78 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2017 Audi A7.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 52 posts

This just might solve my 2017 Audi A7's ignition issue.

February 14, 2025 Reply

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