[Fixed] Need to program a key for my Audi 200 TransAm but don’t have the code

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Highvoltage
Member since February 2022 • 22 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Audi 200 TransAm

Posted on October 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1052 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi 200 TransAm. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 11, 2024

Replies (5)

Xenowarrior
Member • 23 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Audi 200 TransAm owner.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 80 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Audi 200 TransAm this weekend.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 139 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Audi 200 TransAm key issue.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 135 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Audi 200 TransAm's key code issue!

October 14, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 135 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Audi 200 TransAm?

October 15, 2024 Reply

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