[Recommended Fix] Dealer claims Audi R8 42 FSI quattro key code is proprietary

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Greenlantern
Member since October 2021 • 99 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Audi R8 42 FSI quattro?

Posted on August 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi R8 42 FSI quattro. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 29, 2024

Replies (6)

Highvoltage
Member • 13 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Audi R8 42 FSI quattro, following this thread.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 101 posts

Was about to give up on my Audi R8 42 FSI quattro, but this gives me hope.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 31 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Audi R8 42 FSI quattro owner.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 114 posts

Will this work for older Audi R8 42 FSI quattros? Mine's a 2009.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 138 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Audi R8 42 FSI quattro too.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 50 posts

Anyone try this on a Audi R8 42 FSI quattro with push-button start?

September 03, 2024 Reply

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