[Confirmed Fix] Help with programming a key for my Audi 80 13

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Misterx
Member since August 2022 • 48 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Audi 80 13 - where's the key code?

Posted on October 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1514 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi 80 13. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 28, 2024

Replies (5)

Deltaforce
Member • 82 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Audi 80 13.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 91 posts

This just might solve my Audi 80 13's ignition issue.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 58 posts

Anyone try this on a Audi 80 13 with push-button start?

October 30, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 16 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Audi 80 13 too.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 133 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Audi 80 13.

November 01, 2024 Reply

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