[Confirmed] Lost transponder code for my Audi 200 - any ideas?

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Airjordan
Member since March 2022 • 132 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Audi 200?

Posted on November 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1718 posts

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

Posted on November 21, 2024

Replies (3)

Grace
Member • 95 posts

Been here before with my Audi 200. Let’s see if this one works.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 34 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Audi 200's key code.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 119 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Audi 200.

November 23, 2024 Reply

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