[Solved] Lost transponder code for my Audi SQ5 Sportback - any ideas?

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Alphacent
Member since May 2023 • 61 posts

How can I obtain my Audi SQ5 Sportback's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on October 30, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi SQ5 Sportback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 31, 2024

Replies (4)

Frostymug
Member • 29 posts

Will this work for older Audi SQ5 Sportbacks? Mine's a 2009.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 28 posts

My Audi SQ5 Sportback has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

November 01, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 125 posts

Been stuck with my Audi SQ5 Sportback for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 125 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Audi SQ5 Sportback?

November 03, 2024 Reply

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