[Free Fix] Stuck programming my Audi S5 key - missing vital code

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Icedragon
Member since September 2022 • 19 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Audi S5 to make keys?

Posted on December 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1934 posts

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Posted on December 12, 2024

Replies (4)

Deltaforce
Member • 113 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Audi S5.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 33 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Audi S5.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 52 posts

Same problem on my Audi S5. Watching for any working solutions.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 113 posts

My Audi S5 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

December 15, 2024 Reply

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