[Answered] Looking for my Audi Q8's key code to program a new key

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Quantumfizz
Member since February 2022 • 11 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Audi Q8 to make a spare key?

Posted on January 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 943 posts

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

Posted on January 04, 2025

Replies (5)

Zerogravity
Member • 77 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Audi Q8. This looks promising.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 85 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Audi Q8's mystery code.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 143 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Audi Q8's mystery code.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 41 posts

My Audi Q8 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 125 posts

Following along—same issue with my Audi Q8.

January 08, 2025 Reply

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