[Confirmed Fix] Is there a master key for the 2016 Audi Q3?

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Urbanninja
Member since July 2022 • 112 posts

Looking for my 2016 Audi Q3's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on April 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1994 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Audi Q3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 26, 2025

Replies (4)

Yellowdog
Member • 143 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2016 Audi Q3. Huge thanks!

April 26, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 146 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2016 Audi Q3.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 93 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2016 Audi Q3.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 54 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2016 Audi Q3 as well.

April 29, 2025 Reply

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