[It Worked!] Emergency! Must find key code for 2016 Audi A3 18T Premium

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Zombiehunt
Member since December 2021 • 48 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 2016 Audi A3 18T Premium?

Posted on April 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 691 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Audi A3 18T Premium. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 05, 2025

Replies (5)

Yellowsub
Member • 84 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2016 Audi A3 18T Premium.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 59 posts

Just tried this on my 2016 Audi A3 18T Premium—anyone else have success?

April 06, 2025 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 146 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2016 Audi A3 18T Premium.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 97 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2016 Audi A3 18T Premium.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 33 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2016 Audi A3 18T Premium, hope this helps.

April 09, 2025 Reply

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