[Archived] Key code problem with my Audi Q8 etron Advanced SUV, need help

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Urbanlegend
Member since May 2023 • 120 posts

Looking for my Audi Q8 etron Advanced SUV's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 16, 2024

Replies (3)

Captaincrunch
Member • 127 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Audi Q8 etron Advanced SUV. Need the code badly.

October 16, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 11 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Audi Q8 etron Advanced SUV.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 111 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Audi Q8 etron Advanced SUV.

October 18, 2024 Reply

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