[Issue Closed] Can I bypass ignition lock on Audi A5 Sportback Design Hatchback with code?

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Zombiehunt
Member since July 2023 • 128 posts

Need my Audi A5 Sportback Design Hatchback's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on February 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1699 posts

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

Posted on February 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Kingkong
Member • 115 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Audi A5 Sportback Design Hatchback too.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 118 posts

I’m not alone! My Audi A5 Sportback Design Hatchback is doing the same thing.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 28 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Audi A5 Sportback Design Hatchback.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 36 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Audi A5 Sportback Design Hatchback.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 36 posts

My Audi A5 Sportback Design Hatchback won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 46 posts

Trying this out on my Audi A5 Sportback Design Hatchback today—hoping it works.

February 09, 2025 Reply

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