[It Worked!] Is the key code tied to the ECU or the key on a Audi R8 LMS?

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Whitenoise
Member since November 2021 • 85 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Audi R8 LMS keys?

Posted on February 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1267 posts

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

Posted on February 12, 2025

Replies (6)

Killerbee
Member • 44 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Audi R8 LMS.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 97 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Audi R8 LMS. This is a lifesaver.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 127 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Audi R8 LMS key issues!

February 14, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 61 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Audi R8 LMS.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 130 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Audi R8 LMS key code too.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 74 posts

This thread might save my Audi R8 LMS. Thanks everyone!

February 17, 2025 Reply

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