[Confirmed] My Audi R8 Spyder V10 Perf came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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Hotshot
Member since January 2023 • 74 posts

Need my Audi R8 Spyder V10 Perf's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 03, 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 V10 Perf. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 04, 2025

Replies (3)

Omegaman
Member • 110 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Audi R8 Spyder V10 Perf.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 126 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Audi R8 Spyder V10 Perf for a while.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 132 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Audi R8 Spyder V10 Perf key issue.

January 06, 2025 Reply

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