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

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

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

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