[Confirmed] Any success recovering lost code from old 2017 Audi Q5 20T quattro keys?

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Madhatter
Member since February 2022 • 57 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2017 Audi Q5 20T quattro - where's the key code?

Posted on November 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Audi Q5 20T quattro. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 13, 2024

Replies (4)

Electric
Member • 98 posts

My 2017 Audi Q5 20T quattro needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

November 13, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 81 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2017 Audi Q5 20T quattro, hope someone can help.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 19 posts

This just might solve my 2017 Audi Q5 20T quattro's ignition issue.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 90 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2017 Audi Q5 20T quattro?

November 16, 2024 Reply

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