[Answered] Anyone bypassed the transponder system on a Audi S8 Base Sedan?

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Vortex22
Member since November 2021 • 142 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Audi S8 Base Sedan?

Posted on March 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi S8 Base Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 12, 2025

Replies (3)

Redalert
Member • 72 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Audi S8 Base Sedan's mystery code.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 109 posts

Trying this out on my Audi S8 Base Sedan today—hoping it works.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 87 posts

If this works for my Audi S8 Base Sedan, I owe you big time.

March 14, 2025 Reply

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