[Issue Closed] Audi R8 LMS Evolution repair stalled - missing immobilizer code

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Ghostrider
Member since June 2022 • 78 posts

Need my Audi R8 LMS Evolution's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1448 posts

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

Posted on January 08, 2025

Replies (5)

Cosmokid
Member • 132 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Audi R8 LMS Evolution!

January 08, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 123 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Audi R8 LMS Evolution for days.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 129 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Audi R8 LMS Evolution. This looks promising.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 138 posts

I think my Audi R8 LMS Evolution has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 72 posts

My Audi R8 LMS Evolution has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 12, 2025 Reply

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