[Answered] Lost master key for Audi A8 S Line PHEV - how to recover programming code?

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Unicorn
Member since October 2021 • 63 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Audi A8 S Line PHEV?

Posted on December 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1544 posts

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

Posted on December 27, 2024

Replies (3)

Xenogamer
Member • 101 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Audi A8 S Line PHEV.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 41 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Audi A8 S Line PHEV before?

December 28, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 143 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Audi A8 S Line PHEV.

December 29, 2024 Reply

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