[Method] Dealer charging too much for Audi A2 8Z key code

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Looking for my Audi A2 8Z's key code to program a new key

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This is exactly what I need for my Audi A2 8Z, thanks for posting!

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Audi A2 8Z.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Audi A2 8Z owner.

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