[Archived] My 2017 Audi RS 7 only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Happyfeet
Member since May 2022 • 114 posts

How can I retrieve my 2017 Audi RS 7's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on December 28, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 897 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Audi RS 7. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 29, 2024

Replies (6)

Superfly
Member • 76 posts

Really need the key code for my 2017 Audi RS 7, thanks for sharing!

December 29, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 24 posts

I need this so bad for my 2017 Audi RS 7. Subscribed!

December 30, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 62 posts

My 2017 Audi RS 7 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 121 posts

Just tried this on my 2017 Audi RS 7—anyone else have success?

January 01, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 88 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2017 Audi RS 7.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 60 posts

Anyone try this on a 2017 Audi RS 7 with push-button start?

January 03, 2025 Reply

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