Faulty Transponder Or Lost Key
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi SQ7, 2024 Audi Q7, 2023 Audi SQ7, and 2023 Audi Q7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The transponder is integrated in the ignition key and cannot be replaced separately.
- If the transponder is faulty, the entire ignition key or the transmitter must be replaced.
-- Order a replacement key through the distributor or importer with the transmitter with the vehicle-specific lock number using the VIN.
Immobilizer Generation 1, 2, 3 and 4:
-- Perform in the "Off-board Diagnostic Information System Service" the function "vehicle key adaptation" or "vehicle key, immobilizer programing" from the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
-- All vehicle keys must be adapted.
Immobilizer from Generation 5:
-- Perform in the "Off-board Diagnostic Information System Service" the "immobilizer, servicing" and adapt the program to the vehicle key in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
-- All vehicle keys must be adapted.