[Answered] Dealer claims Audi S8 Plus Sedan key code is proprietary

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Codemaster
Member since April 2022 • 103 posts

How can I retrieve my Audi S8 Plus Sedan's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on August 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1130 posts

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

Posted on August 05, 2024

Replies (3)

Airjordan
Member • 33 posts

Will this work for older Audi S8 Plus Sedans? Mine's a 2009.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 132 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Audi S8 Plus Sedan. This looks promising.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 86 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Audi S8 Plus Sedan.

August 07, 2024 Reply

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