[Solved] Can't find key code for my 2019 Audi RS 3 - help!

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Byteme
Member since February 2023 • 69 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2019 Audi RS 3 keys?

Posted on November 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 18, 2024

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Darkangel
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I’ve been locked out of my 2019 Audi RS 3 all week. Hope this helps.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
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November 19, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
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Looking for the same thing for my 2019 Audi RS 3, hope someone can help.

November 20, 2024 Reply

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