[Recommended Fix] My Audi A8 D2 remote won’t sync - code needed?

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Frostymug
Member since June 2022 • 19 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Audi A8 D2

Posted on October 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi A8 D2. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 07, 2024

Replies (3)

Captainkirk
Member • 90 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Audi A8 D2.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 97 posts

If this works for my Audi A8 D2, I owe you big time.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 21 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Audi A8 D2 for days.

October 09, 2024 Reply

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