[It Worked!] Replaced steering column, now Audi S5 Base Coupe won’t start - code?

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Laserbeam
Member since November 2022 • 100 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my Audi S5 Base Coupe?

Posted on March 26, 2025
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Posted on March 27, 2025

Replies (3)

Heidi
Member • 44 posts

Following along—same issue with my Audi S5 Base Coupe.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 101 posts

This thread might save my Audi S5 Base Coupe. Thanks everyone!

March 28, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 120 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Audi S5 Base Coupe too!

March 29, 2025 Reply

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