Audi A5 spare key coding
Discussion
I've been given a blank new key to go with my recently purchased S5 as it was missing its spare. How do I go about getting this coded to work with the car and is it something I can do myself?
Unfortunately unable to take it back to where it was originally purchased from, that would've been the easy option...
Picture of the key in question:
Unfortunately unable to take it back to where it was originally purchased from, that would've been the easy option...
Picture of the key in question:
It depends a lot on whether your 'new' key really is new, or previously used. The Audi gear won't allow the re-coding of a pre-used key to another vehicle, I believe. Aftermarket auto locksmiths can usually do it, so long as the operating frequency of the key matches your vehicle.
Keyless won't make a difference to the process - it's the same key for both.
I had mine done FOC by Audi, but I ordered a replacement emergency key from them directly. With keyless make absolutely sure you have the emergency plastic key AND it's holder. The holder should live in a slot in the glovebox but WITHOUT the plastic key left in it, for obvious theft prevention reasons! They often go walkies and you'll usually find you have 3 keys coded to the car but not all present - for insurance reasons getting the coding removed for lost keys is a very good plan.
Also don't forget to get the key blade cut to suit in case you need to use it
Keyless won't make a difference to the process - it's the same key for both.
I had mine done FOC by Audi, but I ordered a replacement emergency key from them directly. With keyless make absolutely sure you have the emergency plastic key AND it's holder. The holder should live in a slot in the glovebox but WITHOUT the plastic key left in it, for obvious theft prevention reasons! They often go walkies and you'll usually find you have 3 keys coded to the car but not all present - for insurance reasons getting the coding removed for lost keys is a very good plan.
Also don't forget to get the key blade cut to suit in case you need to use it
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