[Free Tool] Where to enter the transponder code in 2018 Audi A8 L 30T OBD?

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Reddwarf
Member since December 2022 • 29 posts

Looking for my 2018 Audi A8 L 30T's factory key code to program a key

Posted on February 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1512 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Audi A8 L 30T. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 24, 2025

Replies (6)

Jazzhands
Member • 128 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2018 Audi A8 L 30T too.

February 24, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 70 posts

Using this on my 2018 Audi A8 L 30T now. Hope it works.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 148 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2018 Audi A8 L 30Ts?

February 26, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 60 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2018 Audi A8 L 30T.

February 27, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 37 posts

This thread might save my 2018 Audi A8 L 30T. Thanks everyone!

February 28, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 125 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2018 Audi A8 L 30T, would this method still work?

March 01, 2025 Reply

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