[Solved] Where do I find the key code for my 2012 Audi A4 20T Premium?

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Supernova
Member since January 2022 • 23 posts

Need my 2012 Audi A4 20T Premium's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on April 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1958 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Audi A4 20T Premium. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 07, 2025

Replies (3)

Younggun
Member • 73 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2012 Audi A4 20T Premium key issue.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 58 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2012 Audi A4 20T Premium too.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 143 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2012 Audi A4 20T Premiums?

April 09, 2025 Reply

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