[Update] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my AUDI A7 50 TFSI E?

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Irongiant
Member since December 2021 • 90 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my AUDI A7 50 TFSI E - help?

Posted on March 23, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the AUDI A7 50 TFSI E. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 24, 2025

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Frank
Member • 112 posts

Worked for someone with a AUDI A7 50 TFSI E? Need to hear it!

March 24, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 144 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a AUDI A7 50 TFSI E owner.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 106 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my AUDI A7 50 TFSI E, hope this helps.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 12 posts

My AUDI A7 50 TFSI E won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 6 posts

My AUDI A7 50 TFSI E won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

March 28, 2025 Reply

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