[Method] Verify 2009 Audi A3 key code before paying dealer

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Goldenret
Member since April 2022 • 72 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 2009 Audi A3 to make keys?

Posted on April 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1576 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Audi A3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 06, 2025

Replies (6)

Icecold
Member • 80 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2009 Audi A3.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 42 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2009 Audi A3.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 17 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2009 Audi A3 owner.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 68 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2009 Audi A3 too!

April 09, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 82 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2009 Audi A3s?

April 10, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 96 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2009 Audi A3.

April 11, 2025 Reply

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