[Free Tool] Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my Audi SQ8?

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Yellowfin
Member since November 2022 • 121 posts

Where's the key code stored in my Audi SQ8 for key programming?

Posted on February 09, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 904 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi SQ8. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 10, 2025

Replies (6)

Jazzhands
Member • 53 posts

Using this on my Audi SQ8 now. Hope it works.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 15 posts

Worked for someone with a Audi SQ8? Need to hear it!

February 11, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 55 posts

Will this work for older Audi SQ8s? Mine's a 2009.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 112 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Audi SQ8, following this thread.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 55 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Audi SQ8 for days.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 93 posts

I need this so bad for my Audi SQ8. Subscribed!

February 15, 2025 Reply

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