[Working] Audi S5 Coupe 30 TFSI won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Dragonfly
Member since June 2022 • 99 posts

Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my Audi S5 Coupe 30 TFSI?

Posted on January 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1860 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi S5 Coupe 30 TFSI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 28, 2025

Replies (6)

Youngturk
Member • 105 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Audi S5 Coupe 30 TFSI's key code issue!

January 28, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 108 posts

Worked for someone with a Audi S5 Coupe 30 TFSI? Need to hear it!

January 29, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 120 posts

If this works for my Audi S5 Coupe 30 TFSI, I owe you big time.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 32 posts

My Audi S5 Coupe 30 TFSI refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 114 posts

Was about to tow my Audi S5 Coupe 30 TFSI. Let me try this first.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 31 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Audi S5 Coupe 30 TFSI. Huge thanks!

February 02, 2025 Reply

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