[Update] Dealer refusing key code for my Audi Q5 Sportback S Line - options?

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Younggun
Member since October 2022 • 20 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Audi Q5 Sportback S Line?

Posted on September 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1281 posts

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

Posted on September 30, 2024

Replies (5)

Redbaron
Member • 100 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Audi Q5 Sportback S Line!

September 30, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 39 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Audi Q5 Sportback S Line.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 94 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Audi Q5 Sportback S Line this hard?!

October 02, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 67 posts

My Audi Q5 Sportback S Line is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

October 03, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 114 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Audi Q5 Sportback S Lines?

October 04, 2024 Reply

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