[Solved] Trying to match new key to Audi R8 Coup V10 Perf ECU - stuck

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Rustyshack
Member since November 2021 • 12 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Audi R8 Coup V10 Perf

Posted on March 03, 2025
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Posted on March 04, 2025

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Javajunkie
Member • 48 posts

My Audi R8 Coup V10 Perf's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 130 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Audi R8 Coup V10 Perf, following this thread.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 61 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Audi R8 Coup V10 Perf key issues!

March 06, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 144 posts

This thread might save my Audi R8 Coup V10 Perf. Thanks everyone!

March 07, 2025 Reply

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