[Working] Audi RS 4 Avant B5 refuses to crank - ignition system locked?

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Xenogamer
Member since September 2022 • 12 posts

Need my Audi RS 4 Avant B5's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on December 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi RS 4 Avant B5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 03, 2024

Replies (4)

Lasertag
Member • 96 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Audi RS 4 Avant B5 too!

December 03, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 71 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Audi RS 4 Avant B5 before?

December 04, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 29 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Audi RS 4 Avant B5 too.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 10 posts

Really need the key code for my Audi RS 4 Avant B5, thanks for sharing!

December 06, 2024 Reply

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