[Recommended Fix] Anyone bypassed the transponder system on a 2018 Audi A3 e tron?

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Platinumblonde
Member since August 2023 • 105 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2018 Audi A3 e tron keys?

Posted on October 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1646 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Audi A3 e tron. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 17, 2024

Replies (3)

Quantumx
Member • 59 posts

My 2018 Audi A3 e tron might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 6 posts

Using this on my 2018 Audi A3 e tron now. Hope it works.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 47 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2018 Audi A3 e tron.

October 19, 2024 Reply

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