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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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