Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to open and start an Audi Q7 and Q8 with a dead remote.

Model: Audi Q7 4M, MK 2 - Years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Part: Key

See other generations:
Video tutorial

In this video, we will see how to start an Audi Q7 (but the same procedure is also valid for the Q8) with a dead remote control. The first step is to retrieve the physical key, which is inside the remote control, in order to open the vehicle.

On the back of the remote control, we find a chrome button: press it and pull out the end of the keychain: this way we will release the key. The lock is hidden on the rear of the driver's door handle, and we can remove the cover using the physical key, which we will place inside the slot to remove the cover.

We unlock the door, get into the car and press the start button, place the key in the required position (for example in the Q8 it is the cup holder, where the key is stamped, but there is also a slot of the exact size of the keychain, where the car recognizes it).


Posted on 10 August 2025 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

How to replace the battery of the Audi Q7 and SQ7 remote control
How to replace the battery of the Audi Q7 and SQ7 remote control
Audi Q7 (2006-2015 / MK 1, 4L) When the remote control of the Audi Q7 stops working, it means that the remote control battery needs to be replaced. To perform this operation, we ne…
How to Replace the Audi Q7 Remote Battery
How to Replace the Audi Q7 Remote Battery
Audi Q7 (2006-2015 / MK 1, 4L) To replace the battery in the Audi Q7 remote, pry open the side of the device in the groove that separates the plastic cover from the rest of the rem…
How to replace the battery of the key fob for the Audi Q7.
How to replace the battery of the key fob for the Audi Q7.
Audi Q7 (2015-2026 / 4M, MK 2) The following instructions will show us how to replace the battery of the key fob for the Audi Q7. First, we take our key fob and start by removing t…

How to Remove the Toll Tag Holder from the Car Windscreen

The toll tag holder is usually attached to the car windscreen to ensure that the toll tag functions immediately when passing through barriers. However, if you decide to remove the holder, you should follow this procedure: - Insert the toll tag into the holder; - Pull the holder inwards to detach it from the windscreen; you can use a glass scraper or a stiff plastic card to assist you; After removing the holder, it is essential to remove the adhesive from the windscreen. To remove the adhesive, we recommend using a solvent-based spray that will remove the glue without clouding the area.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos