[Issue Closed] How to read key code from 2018 Audi A4 20T Prestige ignition

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Gamemaster
Member since July 2023 • 39 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2018 Audi A4 20T Prestige keys?

Posted on December 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Audi A4 20T Prestige. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 18, 2024

Replies (5)

Neontiger
Member • 37 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2018 Audi A4 20T Prestige?

December 18, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 148 posts

Desperate to get my 2018 Audi A4 20T Prestige running again. Trying this tonight.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 131 posts

This thread might save my 2018 Audi A4 20T Prestige. Thanks everyone!

December 20, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 21 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2018 Audi A4 20T Prestige?

December 21, 2024 Reply
Omegared
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Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2018 Audi A4 20T Prestige. Trying this instead.

December 22, 2024 Reply

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