[Success] Replaced steering column, now 20055 Audi A4 won’t start - code?

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Ninjastar
Member since April 2023 • 79 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 20055 Audi A4 for programming keys?

Posted on January 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 651 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 20055 Audi A4. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 06, 2025

Replies (4)

Vortex22
Member • 87 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 20055 Audi A4.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 43 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 20055 Audi A4 this hard?!

January 07, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 85 posts

Just tried this on my 20055 Audi A4—anyone else have success?

January 08, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 66 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 20055 Audi A4, hope someone can help.

January 09, 2025 Reply

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