[Confirmed Fix] Replacing remote for 2020 Audi S3 - need access code?

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Xenomorph
Member since April 2023 • 42 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 2020 Audi S3?

Posted on September 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1083 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Audi S3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 04, 2024

Replies (3)

Hotshot
Member • 97 posts

Trying this on my 2020 Audi S3 later. Will report back.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 81 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2020 Audi S3.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 108 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2020 Audi S3.

September 06, 2024 Reply

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