[Free Solution] My Audi SQ 7 key was cloned but code still needed?

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Digitalx
Member since November 2021 • 42 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Audi SQ 7

Posted on March 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 835 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi SQ 7. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 18, 2025

Replies (5)

Jedimaster
Member • 54 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Audi SQ 7. Giving it a go myself.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 27 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Audi SQ 7?

March 19, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 122 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Audi SQ 7.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 50 posts

Been here before with my Audi SQ 7. Let’s see if this one works.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 18 posts

Will this work if the Audi SQ 7 has an aftermarket alarm?

March 22, 2025 Reply

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