[Free Fix] My Audi A3 1800 20v Turbo fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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Hotrod
Member since July 2022 • 103 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Audi A3 1800 20v Turbo - where's the key code?

Posted on January 15, 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 1800 20v Turbo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 16, 2025

Replies (4)

Hackman
Member • 103 posts

Trying this out on my Audi A3 1800 20v Turbo today—hoping it works.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 11 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Audi A3 1800 20v Turbo's key code issue!

January 17, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 57 posts

Following along—same issue with my Audi A3 1800 20v Turbo.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 85 posts

I’m not alone! My Audi A3 1800 20v Turbo is doing the same thing.

January 19, 2025 Reply

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