[Confirmed Fix] Dealer wants $200 for Audi S7 Base Quattro Sportback PIN - other options?

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How can I access my Audi S7 Base Quattro Sportback's key code to program new keys?

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Trying to figure this out for my Audi S7 Base Quattro Sportback too!

Saved me from towing my Audi S7 Base Quattro Sportback. Thanks!

Just tried this on my Audi S7 Base Quattro Sportback—anyone else have success?

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Audi S7 Base Quattro Sportback.

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Audi S7 Base Quattro Sportback?

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