[Archived] Is the key programming code the same as the immobilizer code on a 2016 Audi Q3 Premium Plus?

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Platinumblonde
Member since September 2022 • 20 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2016 Audi Q3 Premium Plus for making new keys?

Posted on March 29, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Audi Q3 Premium Plus. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 30, 2025

Replies (4)

Ghostrider
Member • 17 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2016 Audi Q3 Premium Plus's key code.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 76 posts

Same issue here with my 2016 Audi Q3 Premium Plus, let me know if it works.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 27 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2016 Audi Q3 Premium Plus's mystery code.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 128 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2016 Audi Q3 Premium Plus.

April 02, 2025 Reply

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