[Confirmed Fix] Need key code for 1997 Audi Cabriolet with transponder key

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Goldeneye
Member since August 2022 • 90 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 1997 Audi Cabriolet to program a key?

Posted on January 31, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1340 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Audi Cabriolet. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 01, 2025

Replies (6)

Rustynail
Member • 150 posts

Anyone try this on a 1997 Audi Cabriolet with push-button start?

February 01, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 35 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1997 Audi Cabriolet, following this thread.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 86 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1997 Audi Cabriolet, following this thread.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 61 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 1997 Audi Cabriolet!

February 04, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 31 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1997 Audi Cabriolet won’t recognize the key.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 130 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1997 Audi Cabriolet—need the code first.

February 06, 2025 Reply

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