[Free Fix] Lost transponder code for my 2018 Audi A3 - any ideas?

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Cyberghost
Member since June 2023 • 140 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 2018 Audi A3?

Posted on January 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 11, 2025

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Ziggystar
Member • 122 posts

I’m not alone! My 2018 Audi A3 is doing the same thing.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 26 posts

Following this for my 2018 Audi A3. Please update if it works!

January 12, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 68 posts

My 2018 Audi A3 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 96 posts

Been here before with my 2018 Audi A3. Let’s see if this one works.

January 14, 2025 Reply

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