[Free Fix] Is it possible to recover the immobilizer code for my 2018 Audi A4 20T ultra?

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Darthvader
Member since January 2022 • 87 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2018 Audi A4 20T ultra?

Posted on August 26, 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 ultra. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 27, 2024

Replies (3)

Icecold
Member • 70 posts

My 2018 Audi A4 20T ultra just blinks. I think this might fix it.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 44 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2018 Audi A4 20T ultra.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 115 posts

My 2018 Audi A4 20T ultra just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

August 29, 2024 Reply

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