[Status: Resolved] Code card lost - Audi R8 V8 Limited won't accept new key

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Laughingman
Member since June 2023 • 115 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Audi R8 V8 Limited?

Posted on August 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1939 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi R8 V8 Limited. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumleap
Member • 64 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Audi R8 V8 Limited, hope this helps.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 103 posts

Same problem on my Audi R8 V8 Limited. Watching for any working solutions.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 47 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Audi R8 V8 Limited?

August 16, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 46 posts

My Audi R8 V8 Limited's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 120 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Audi R8 V8 Limited.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 140 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Audi R8 V8 Limited.

August 19, 2024 Reply

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