[Confirmed] VIN to key code service for Audi R8 Competition - legit?

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Timemachine
Member since March 2022 • 60 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Audi R8 Competition?

Posted on February 18, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 919 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi R8 Competition. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 19, 2025

Replies (4)

Orangecrush
Member • 145 posts

This just might solve my Audi R8 Competition's ignition issue.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 101 posts

Same problem on my Audi R8 Competition. Watching for any working solutions.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 22 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Audi R8 Competition—need the code first.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 145 posts

My Audi R8 Competition's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

February 22, 2025 Reply

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