[Fixed] Online dealer portal for Audi A5 Cabriolet 18 TFSI key codes

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Airjordan
Member since March 2022 • 22 posts

Need my Audi A5 Cabriolet 18 TFSI's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on January 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 930 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi A5 Cabriolet 18 TFSI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 18, 2025

Replies (4)

Goldenret
Member • 47 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Audi A5 Cabriolet 18 TFSI—might work for mine too.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 78 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet 18 TFSI.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 17 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Audi A5 Cabriolet 18 TFSI key issues!

January 20, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 123 posts

Just what I needed! My Audi A5 Cabriolet 18 TFSI has been acting up lately.

January 21, 2025 Reply

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