[Success] Need key code for Audi R8 Star of Lucis with valet key only

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Codemaster
Member since December 2022 • 84 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Audi R8 Star of Lucis?

Posted on March 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Heidi
Member • 17 posts

My Audi R8 Star of Lucis just blinks. I think this might fix it.

March 11, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 90 posts

Saved me from towing my Audi R8 Star of Lucis. Thanks!

March 12, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 144 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Audi R8 Star of Lucis.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 132 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Audi R8 Star of Lucis's key code.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 115 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Audi R8 Star of Lucis.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 54 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Audi R8 Star of Lucis too.

March 16, 2025 Reply

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