Lock Set, Replacement Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Audi SQ8, 2023 Audi RS Q8, and 2023 Audi Q8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

If the vehicle receives a new lock set and a new identity, the Steering Column Lock Actuator -N360- (electronic steering column lock) can only be adapted once the Access/Start Authorization Control Module -J518- has learned the new identity. Otherwise, the electronic steering column lock can no longer learn if it is already adapted and it cannot be used.

Immobilizer Generation 1, 2 and 3.

-- 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.

For anti-theft immobilizer generation 3, the Engine/Motor Control Module -J623- and the Instrument Cluster Combination Processor -J218- or the Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285- must also be replaced when replacing the lock set.

Immobilizer Generation 4

-- Perform in the "Off-board Diagnostic Information System Service" the "immobilizer activating/new identity" or "New Identity" in 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.