[Closed] 2009 Audi A4 20T Premium is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Redbull
Member since August 2021 • 85 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2009 Audi A4 20T Premium to program a key?

Posted on March 05, 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 Premium. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 06, 2025

Replies (5)

Cosmokid
Member • 133 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2009 Audi A4 20T Premium!

March 06, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 6 posts

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

March 07, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 125 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2009 Audi A4 20T Premium's mystery code.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 52 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2009 Audi A4 20T Premium too.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 36 posts

I think my 2009 Audi A4 20T Premium has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

March 10, 2025 Reply

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