[Solution] How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2008 Audi A4?

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Outlawjoe
Member since February 2023 • 150 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2008 Audi A4 to make a spare key?

Posted on September 16, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 17, 2024

Replies (6)

Lionheart
Member • 91 posts

My 2008 Audi A4 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 45 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2008 Audi A4 won’t recognize the key.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 5 posts

I’m not alone! My 2008 Audi A4 is doing the same thing.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 83 posts

My 2008 Audi A4 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 83 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2008 Audi A4.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 26 posts

My 2008 Audi A4 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

September 22, 2024 Reply

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