[Confirmed Fix] Trying to match new key to Audi A8 Sedan ECU - stuck

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Phoenixrise
Member since June 2023 • 35 posts

Need my Audi A8 Sedan's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on December 01, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1232 posts

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

Posted on December 02, 2024

Replies (5)

Karmaking
Member • 138 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Audi A8 Sedan.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 76 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Audi A8 Sedan.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 15 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Audi A8 Sedan owner.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 58 posts

Key code problems with my Audi A8 Sedan as well. Subscribed!

December 05, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 63 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Audi A8 Sedan.

December 06, 2024 Reply

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