[Archived] My Audi R8C key fob works, but car won’t start - code issue?

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Blackwidow
Member since March 2023 • 26 posts

Need my Audi R8C's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 614 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi R8C. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 11, 2025

Replies (5)

Yellowdog
Member • 126 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Audi R8C?

January 11, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 111 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Audi R8C's key code issue!

January 12, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 102 posts

My Audi R8C has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 13, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 146 posts

Just tried this on my Audi R8C—anyone else have success?

January 14, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 120 posts

Does this method work for the Audi R8C models from 2010 onward?

January 15, 2025 Reply

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