[Success] VIN-based key code for Audi 4000s quattro - is it reliable?

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Yellowjacket
Member since September 2022 • 106 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Audi 4000s quattro

Posted on October 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1913 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi 4000s quattro. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 17, 2024

Replies (5)

Goldenret
Member • 24 posts

My Audi 4000s quattro just blinks. I think this might fix it.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 92 posts

My Audi 4000s quattro just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 131 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Audi 4000s quattro this weekend.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 13 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Audi 4000s quattro!

October 20, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 40 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Audi 4000s quattro—need the code first.

October 21, 2024 Reply

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