[Confirmed] Replaced steering column, now Audi RS4 B5 won’t start - code?

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Zombieslayer
Member since March 2022 • 25 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Audi RS4 B5 for making new keys?

Posted on November 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1508 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi RS4 B5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Silverfox
Member • 116 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Audi RS4 B5, would this method still work?

November 06, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 54 posts

Same problem on my Audi RS4 B5. Watching for any working solutions.

November 07, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 101 posts

Just tried this on my Audi RS4 B5—anyone else have success?

November 08, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 70 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Audi RS4 B5 this weekend.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 32 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Audi RS4 B5.

November 10, 2024 Reply

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