[Working] Trying to sync new fob with Audi S5 Cabriolet Premium Plus - code needed?

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Echolima
Member since November 2022 • 141 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Audi S5 Cabriolet Premium Plus to make a spare key?

Posted on April 09, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1482 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi S5 Cabriolet Premium Plus. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 10, 2025

Replies (6)

Redbull
Member • 64 posts

This just might solve my Audi S5 Cabriolet Premium Plus's ignition issue.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 77 posts

If this works for my Audi S5 Cabriolet Premium Plus, I owe you big time.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 83 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Audi S5 Cabriolet Premium Plus before?

April 12, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 77 posts

My Audi S5 Cabriolet Premium Plus's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 13, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 138 posts

Been stuck with my Audi S5 Cabriolet Premium Plus for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 133 posts

Desperate to get my Audi S5 Cabriolet Premium Plus running again. Trying this tonight.

April 15, 2025 Reply

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