[Confirmed Fix] Audi Q5 edition one SUV won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Digitalx
Member since June 2023 • 148 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Audi Q5 edition one SUV?

Posted on September 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1047 posts

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

Posted on September 23, 2024

Replies (5)

Redalert
Member • 28 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Audi Q5 edition one SUV, hope someone can help.

September 23, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 51 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Audi Q5 edition one SUV.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 14 posts

Worked for someone with a Audi Q5 edition one SUV? Need to hear it!

September 25, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 41 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Audi Q5 edition one SUV owner.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 20 posts

My Audi Q5 edition one SUV won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 27, 2024 Reply

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