[Success] Stuck programming my 2018 Audi S5 Premium Plus key - missing vital code

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Whiteknight
Member since October 2022 • 58 posts

Need my 2018 Audi S5 Premium Plus's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on May 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1439 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Audi S5 Premium Plus. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 23, 2025

Replies (6)

Voodooman
Member • 133 posts

Was about to give up on my 2018 Audi S5 Premium Plus, but this gives me hope.

May 23, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 120 posts

My 2018 Audi S5 Premium Plus just blinks. I think this might fix it.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 75 posts

Trying this out on my 2018 Audi S5 Premium Plus today—hoping it works.

May 25, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 131 posts

My 2018 Audi S5 Premium Plus needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

May 26, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 70 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2018 Audi S5 Premium Plus's key code.

May 27, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 95 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2018 Audi S5 Premium Plus.

May 28, 2025 Reply

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