[Issue Closed] How to get my 2018 Audi RS 5 29T's key code to program replacement keys?

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Voodoochild
Member since December 2021 • 61 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2018 Audi RS 5 29T?

Posted on August 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Audi RS 5 29T. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Aceventura
Member • 112 posts

Will this work for older 2018 Audi RS 5 29Ts? Mine's a 2009.

August 04, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 84 posts

My 2018 Audi RS 5 29T has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

August 05, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 65 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2018 Audi RS 5 29T. Thanks!

August 06, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 49 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2018 Audi RS 5 29T key issues!

August 07, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 10 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2018 Audi RS 5 29T?

August 08, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 77 posts

Same issue here with my 2018 Audi RS 5 29T, let me know if it works.

August 09, 2024 Reply

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