[Confirmed Fix] Options when VIN is unreadable for Audi A8 4200 V8 Quattro key code

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Bigfoot
Member since May 2023 • 71 posts

Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my Audi A8 4200 V8 Quattro?

Posted on December 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 503 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi A8 4200 V8 Quattro. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 21, 2024

Replies (5)

Highvoltage
Member • 62 posts

Trying this on my Audi A8 4200 V8 Quattro later. Will report back.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 28 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Audi A8 4200 V8 Quattro too.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 45 posts

If this works for my Audi A8 4200 V8 Quattro, I owe you big time.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Icemann
Member • 114 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Audi A8 4200 V8 Quattro.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 150 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Audi A8 4200 V8 Quattro too.

December 25, 2024 Reply

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