[Method] Audi R8 Coupe V10 quattro ECU swap - need to pair new keys?

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Jazzhands
Member since September 2022 • 14 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Audi R8 Coupe V10 quattro

Posted on April 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi R8 Coupe V10 quattro. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 19, 2025

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Eve
Member • 101 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Audi R8 Coupe V10 quattro—might work for mine too.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 43 posts

Saved me from towing my Audi R8 Coupe V10 quattro. Thanks!

April 20, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 106 posts

Trying this out on my Audi R8 Coupe V10 quattro today—hoping it works.

April 21, 2025 Reply

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