[Verified] VIN to key code service for 2017 Audi S3 - legit?

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Frostydog
Member since October 2022 • 44 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 2017 Audi S3 key fob?

Posted on August 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1650 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Audi S3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 22, 2024

Replies (5)

Megabyte
Member • 53 posts

If this works for my 2017 Audi S3, I owe you big time.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 70 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2017 Audi S3 key issues!

August 23, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 29 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2017 Audi S3.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 69 posts

Was about to tow my 2017 Audi S3. Let me try this first.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 29 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2017 Audi S3. Trying this now.

August 26, 2024 Reply

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