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

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Jazzhands
Member since September 2021 • 73 posts

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

Posted on October 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1935 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 Audi S4. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 11, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphaomega
Member • 79 posts

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

October 11, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 140 posts

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

October 12, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 92 posts

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

October 13, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 146 posts

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

October 14, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 12 posts

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

October 15, 2024 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 142 posts

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

October 16, 2024 Reply

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