[Free Fix] Keyless entry fails on Audi A5 Sportback - immobilizer active?

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Eagleeye
Member since December 2022 • 43 posts

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

Posted on February 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 713 posts

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

Posted on February 20, 2025

Replies (6)

Uncleben
Member • 85 posts

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

February 20, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 70 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Audi A5 Sportback.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 35 posts

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

February 22, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 9 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Audi A5 Sportback.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 109 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Audi A5 Sportback?

February 24, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 98 posts

I think my Audi A5 Sportback has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

February 25, 2025 Reply

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