[Status: Resolved] Audi A5 Sportback S line immobilizer active - how do I reset it?

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Icemann
Member since August 2022 • 87 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Audi A5 Sportback S line - help?

Posted on May 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1652 posts

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

Posted on May 14, 2025

Replies (4)

Goldengate
Member • 126 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Audi A5 Sportback S line's mystery code.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 11 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Audi A5 Sportback S line.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Betatest
Member • 103 posts

My Audi A5 Sportback S line is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

May 16, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 88 posts

If this works for my Audi A5 Sportback S line, I owe you big time.

May 17, 2025 Reply

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