[It Worked!] Where is the transponder code located in a Audi R8 Spyder 42 FSI?

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Omegadog
Member since November 2021 • 57 posts

Looking for my Audi R8 Spyder 42 FSI's factory key code to program a key

Posted on April 16, 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 Spyder 42 FSI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 17, 2025

Replies (4)

Betamax
Member • 67 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Audi R8 Spyder 42 FSI. Need the code badly.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 136 posts

My Audi R8 Spyder 42 FSI won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 60 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Audi R8 Spyder 42 FSI. Thanks!

April 19, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 55 posts

Anyone try this on a Audi R8 Spyder 42 FSI with push-button start?

April 20, 2025 Reply

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