[Confirmed Fix] Where do dealerships get the key code to program 1994 Audi S4 keys?

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Looking for my 1994 Audi S4's factory key code to program a key

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Would love to see a video version of this for a 1994 Audi S4.

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1994 Audi S4—need the code first.

I think my 1994 Audi S4 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

Trying this out on my 1994 Audi S4 today—hoping it works.

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1994 Audi S4 for days.

I’m not alone! My 1994 Audi S4 is doing the same thing.

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