[Completed] Need to program a key for my Audi A3 12 TFSI 105hp but don’t have the code

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Viperstrike
Member since April 2023 • 12 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Audi A3 12 TFSI 105hp keys at the dealer?

Posted on May 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1348 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi A3 12 TFSI 105hp. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 12, 2025

Replies (5)

Kungfupanda
Member • 33 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Audi A3 12 TFSI 105hp owner.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 144 posts

My Audi A3 12 TFSI 105hp is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 131 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Audi A3 12 TFSI 105hp, hope someone can help.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 52 posts

Been stuck with my Audi A3 12 TFSI 105hp for weeks. This might be the fix.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 113 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Audi A3 12 TFSI 105hp, would this method still work?

May 16, 2025 Reply

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