[Working] 2018 Audi A5 20T Prestige is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Flashgordon
Member since September 2022 • 133 posts

Looking for my 2018 Audi A5 20T Prestige's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on March 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Audi A5 20T Prestige. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 12, 2025

Replies (4)

Codemaster
Member • 114 posts

If this works for my 2018 Audi A5 20T Prestige, I owe you big time.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 36 posts

I think my 2018 Audi A5 20T Prestige has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 113 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2018 Audi A5 20T Prestige.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 71 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2018 Audi A5 20T Prestige—might work for mine too.

March 15, 2025 Reply

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