[It Worked!] Looking for my 2018 Audi S7's key code to program a new key

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Phoenixrise
Member since September 2022 • 34 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2018 Audi S7?

Posted on September 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1883 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Audi S7. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 28, 2024

Replies (6)

Digitalx
Member • 33 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2018 Audi S7.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 82 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2018 Audi S7 won’t recognize the key.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 41 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2018 Audi S7. Giving it a go myself.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 111 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2018 Audi S7.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 96 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2018 Audi S7 for a while.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 57 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2018 Audi S7's key code.

October 03, 2024 Reply

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