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Audi Q5 key not programmed — Audi Q5 (8R) replacement key won't pair
VW/Audi diagnostic code. Below: what it means, common causes, symptoms, and the exact bench-programming fix path.
Common causes
- •New key not pre-coded
- •IMMO chip locked
- •Used cluster from donor
- •KESSY (keyless) module fault
Symptoms you'll see
- •Key locks/unlocks but won't start
- •"Key not recognized" warning
- •Cranks no start
The fix path
Send ECU + cluster (+ all keys if any). IMMO Delete ($250) on MED17.5 is the simplest path; alternatives include cluster repair + re-pair.
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