[Verified] My Audi S8 D2 fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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Goldeneye
Member since February 2022 • 65 posts

How can I access my Audi S8 D2's key code to program new keys?

Posted on October 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1922 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi S8 D2. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 08, 2024

Replies (6)

Techlord
Member • 136 posts

Using this on my Audi S8 D2 now. Hope it works.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 35 posts

Trying this on my Audi S8 D2 later. Will report back.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 67 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Audi S8 D2?

October 10, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 28 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Audi S8 D2, hope this helps.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 104 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Audi S8 D2.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 132 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Audi S8 D2 as well.

October 13, 2024 Reply

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