[Method] Replacing remote for Audi A5 F5 - need access code?

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Frostbite
Member since August 2022 • 114 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Audi A5 F5 keys at the dealer?

Posted on March 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi A5 F5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 03, 2025

Replies (3)

Urbanlegend
Member • 124 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Audi A5 F5. Need the code badly.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 11 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Audi A5 F5.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 83 posts

Key code problems with my Audi A5 F5 as well. Subscribed!

March 05, 2025 Reply

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