[Success] Audi Q5 8R code lost - looking for safe way to retrieve it

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Superfly
Member since February 2023 • 109 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Audi Q5 8R for making new keys?

Posted on September 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1899 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi Q5 8R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 25, 2024

Replies (5)

Silversurf
Member • 13 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Audi Q5 8R, hope this helps.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 17 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Audi Q5 8R. Giving it a go myself.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 13 posts

If this works for my Audi Q5 8R, I owe you big time.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 59 posts

My Audi Q5 8R won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 117 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Audi Q5 8R.

September 29, 2024 Reply

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