[It Worked!] Can’t find PIN in glovebox docs for my Audi S5 Cabriolet 30 TFSI

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Wildcard
Member since July 2022 • 14 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Audi S5 Cabriolet 30 TFSI?

Posted on November 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi S5 Cabriolet 30 TFSI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Pandaexpress
Member • 50 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Audi S5 Cabriolet 30 TFSI. Need the code badly.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 8 posts

I have the same Audi S5 Cabriolet 30 TFSI and I'm also trying to find the key code.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 51 posts

My Audi S5 Cabriolet 30 TFSI might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 93 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Audi S5 Cabriolet 30 TFSI?

November 07, 2024 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 23 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Audi S5 Cabriolet 30 TFSI too!

November 08, 2024 Reply

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