[Issue Closed] My Audi A7 Premium Plus Quattro won’t start - key code lost

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Darkknight
Member since November 2021 • 14 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Audi A7 Premium Plus Quattro key?

Posted on February 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1875 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi A7 Premium Plus Quattro. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 22, 2025

Replies (4)

Eagleeye
Member • 81 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Audi A7 Premium Plus Quattro.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 136 posts

Was about to tow my Audi A7 Premium Plus Quattro. Let me try this first.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 34 posts

Desperate to get my Audi A7 Premium Plus Quattro running again. Trying this tonight.

February 24, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 11 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Audi A7 Premium Plus Quattro. This looks promising.

February 25, 2025 Reply

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