[Confirmed Fix] Where do junkyards store 2021 Audi Q8 codes?

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Outlawjoe
Member since August 2022 • 138 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2021 Audi Q8?

Posted on October 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1609 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2021 Audi Q8. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 08, 2024

Replies (5)

Alphaomega
Member • 45 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2021 Audi Q8.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 5 posts

Key code problems with my 2021 Audi Q8 as well. Subscribed!

October 09, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 133 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2021 Audi Q8.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 93 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2021 Audi Q8.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 103 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2021 Audi Q8 owner.

October 12, 2024 Reply

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