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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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