[Archived] Lost my keys - how to get key code for Audi 50

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Misterx
Member since April 2022 • 88 posts

Need my Audi 50's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1852 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi 50. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 14, 2025

Replies (4)

Quicksilver
Member • 49 posts

My Audi 50 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

January 14, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 93 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Audi 50s?

January 15, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 129 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Audi 50 for a while.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 133 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Audi 50's mystery code.

January 17, 2025 Reply

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