[Closed] Dealer wants $$$ for 2009 Audi A4 20T Cabriolet code - any other options?

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Blackwidow
Member since December 2021 • 120 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 2009 Audi A4 20T Cabriolet for key programming?

Posted on March 31, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Audi A4 20T Cabriolet. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 01, 2025

Replies (5)

Omegaman
Member • 132 posts

Using this on my 2009 Audi A4 20T Cabriolet now. Hope it works.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 13 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2009 Audi A4 20T Cabriolet.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 90 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2009 Audi A4 20T Cabriolet.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 122 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2009 Audi A4 20T Cabriolet.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 47 posts

Will this work if the 2009 Audi A4 20T Cabriolet has an aftermarket alarm?

April 05, 2025 Reply

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