[Method] Will insurance cover key code cost for Audi A3 16 Attraction?

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Ninjastar
Member since July 2023 • 21 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Audi A3 16 Attraction?

Posted on March 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi A3 16 Attraction. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Neonlights
Member • 6 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Audi A3 16 Attraction too.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 57 posts

I have a 2011 Audi A3 16 Attraction, will this method work for that year?

March 19, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 58 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Audi A3 16 Attraction won’t recognize the key.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 7 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Audi A3 16 Attractions?

March 21, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 60 posts

This just might solve my Audi A3 16 Attraction's ignition issue.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 61 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Audi A3 16 Attraction.

March 23, 2025 Reply

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