[Issue Closed] Do salvage yards keep key codes for Audi 80 16 Cs?

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Moonwalker
Member since June 2022 • 71 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Audi 80 16 C?

Posted on May 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi 80 16 C. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 02, 2025

Replies (3)

Killerinst
Member • 39 posts

Same problem on my Audi 80 16 C. Watching for any working solutions.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 148 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Audi 80 16 C—need the code first.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 69 posts

I have a 2011 Audi 80 16 C, will this method work for that year?

May 04, 2025 Reply

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