[Closed] Need help: how to unlock a Audi R8 V10 Quattro Final without the ignition code

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Charlie
Member since July 2023 • 18 posts

Need my Audi R8 V10 Quattro Final's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on August 21, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi R8 V10 Quattro Final. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 22, 2024

Replies (3)

Bob
Member • 95 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Audi R8 V10 Quattro Final.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 94 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Audi R8 V10 Quattro Final. Need the code badly.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 103 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Audi R8 V10 Quattro Final.

August 24, 2024 Reply

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