[Free Solution] Key cloning didn’t work - Audi R8 RWD still needs code

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Whitenoise
Member since December 2022 • 57 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Audi R8 RWD keys?

Posted on January 30, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 31, 2025

Replies (5)

Superfly
Member • 63 posts

Trying this on my Audi R8 RWD later. Will report back.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 120 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Audi R8 RWD all week. Hope this helps.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 59 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Audi R8 RWD—might work for mine too.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 130 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Audi R8 RWD.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 112 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Audi R8 RWD?

February 04, 2025 Reply

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