[Archived] European 2018 Audi S8 key code in US - possible?

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Ultrasonic
Member since December 2022 • 124 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2018 Audi S8?

Posted on February 09, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1762 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Audi S8. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 10, 2025

Replies (6)

Firestarter
Member • 97 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2018 Audi S8 too.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 112 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2018 Audi S8 too.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 133 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 2018 Audi S8. This is a lifesaver.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 105 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2018 Audi S8.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 83 posts

My 2018 Audi S8 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 147 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2018 Audi S8.

February 15, 2025 Reply

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