[Status: Resolved] Dealer won't share key code for my Audi Q8 S Line SUV

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Vortex22
Member since October 2021 • 44 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Audi Q8 S Line SUV

Posted on August 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1138 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi Q8 S Line SUV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 28, 2024

Replies (6)

Ultraman
Member • 146 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Audi Q8 S Line SUV. Need the code badly.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 131 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Audi Q8 S Line SUV before?

August 29, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 34 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Audi Q8 S Line SUV!

August 30, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 130 posts

Desperate to get my Audi Q8 S Line SUV running again. Trying this tonight.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 76 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Audi Q8 S Line SUV as well.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 20 posts

Trying this out on my Audi Q8 S Line SUV today—hoping it works.

September 02, 2024 Reply

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