[Archived] Where's the key code located on a 1991 Audi V8 quattro DTM for key programming?

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Firestarter
Member since September 2021 • 99 posts

Need my 1991 Audi V8 quattro DTM's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on December 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1991 Audi V8 quattro DTM. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 27, 2024

Replies (5)

Superfly
Member • 142 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1991 Audi V8 quattro DTM.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 91 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1991 Audi V8 quattro DTM?

December 28, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 109 posts

Following this for my 1991 Audi V8 quattro DTM. Please update if it works!

December 29, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 77 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1991 Audi V8 quattro DTM.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 87 posts

Desperate to get my 1991 Audi V8 quattro DTM running again. Trying this tonight.

December 31, 2024 Reply

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