[Solved] How to find the factory key code to program Audi S4 B5 keys?

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Frostymug
Member since September 2022 • 82 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Audi S4 B5?

Posted on January 30, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1286 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi S4 B5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 31, 2025

Replies (4)

Kungfupanda
Member • 130 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Audi S4 B5.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 101 posts

Same issue here with my Audi S4 B5, let me know if it works.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 42 posts

Been stuck with my Audi S4 B5 for weeks. This might be the fix.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 103 posts

My Audi S4 B5 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 03, 2025 Reply

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