[Issue Closed] Is the key programming code the same as the immobilizer code on a Audi R8 52 FSI Plus?

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Nighthawk
Member since October 2022 • 86 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Audi R8 52 FSI Plus - help?

Posted on September 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 20, 2024

Replies (5)

Ninjastar
Member • 9 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Audi R8 52 FSI Plus?

September 20, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 53 posts

Was about to tow my Audi R8 52 FSI Plus. Let me try this first.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 45 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Audi R8 52 FSI Plus. Giving it a go myself.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 125 posts

My Audi R8 52 FSI Plus just blinks. I think this might fix it.

September 23, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
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My Audi R8 52 FSI Plus might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

September 24, 2024 Reply

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