[Issue Closed] Lost master key for 2018 Audi Q5 - how to recover programming code?

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Laserfocus
Member since May 2022 • 89 posts

Looking for my 2018 Audi Q5's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1141 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Audi Q5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 05, 2024

Replies (6)

Iceberg
Member • 127 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2018 Audi Q5 owner.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 108 posts

My 2018 Audi Q5 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

October 06, 2024 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 107 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2018 Audi Q5.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 56 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2018 Audi Q5, thanks for posting!

October 08, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 22 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2018 Audi Q5.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 86 posts

Same problem on my 2018 Audi Q5. Watching for any working solutions.

October 10, 2024 Reply

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