[Archived] Need new fob programmed for 2013 Audi S4 30T Prestige, but don’t have code

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Darkhorse
Member since February 2023 • 68 posts

Need my 2013 Audi S4 30T Prestige's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on March 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 772 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2013 Audi S4 30T Prestige. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 12, 2025

Replies (5)

Quantumq
Member • 139 posts

Was about to give up on my 2013 Audi S4 30T Prestige, but this gives me hope.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 122 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2013 Audi S4 30T Prestige won’t recognize the key.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 136 posts

Using this on my 2013 Audi S4 30T Prestige now. Hope it works.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 11 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2013 Audi S4 30T Prestige this hard?!

March 15, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 13 posts

My 2013 Audi S4 30T Prestige might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

March 16, 2025 Reply

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