[Verified] How to get the factory key code for my Audi Q5 20 TFSI 180hp to make keys?

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Kungfupanda
Member since March 2022 • 60 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my Audi Q5 20 TFSI 180hp for key programming?

Posted on November 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1724 posts

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Posted on November 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Timelord
Member • 138 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Audi Q5 20 TFSI 180hp, hope someone can help.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 126 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Audi Q5 20 TFSI 180hp's key code.

November 19, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 102 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Audi Q5 20 TFSI 180hp.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 64 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Audi Q5 20 TFSI 180hp?

November 21, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 34 posts

Will this work if the Audi Q5 20 TFSI 180hp has an aftermarket alarm?

November 22, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 136 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Audi Q5 20 TFSI 180hp!

November 23, 2024 Reply

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