[Free Fix] My Audi S5 Sportback is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Quantumpie
Member since July 2023 • 62 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Audi S5 Sportback keys at the dealer?

Posted on September 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 987 posts

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

Posted on September 28, 2024

Replies (3)

Darkknight
Member • 59 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Audi S5 Sportback as well.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 138 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Audi S5 Sportback.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 22 posts

Just tried this on my Audi S5 Sportback—anyone else have success?

September 30, 2024 Reply

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