[Solved] Dealer wants $$$ for Audi A3 1800 20v code - any other options?

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Nighthawk
Member since April 2023 • 11 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Audi A3 1800 20v?

Posted on April 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1613 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi A3 1800 20v. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Pandaking
Member • 23 posts

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

April 02, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 41 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Audi A3 1800 20v.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 57 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Audi A3 1800 20v. Huge thanks!

April 04, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 51 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Audi A3 1800 20v. This might do it.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 66 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Audi A3 1800 20v—need the code first.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 90 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Audi A3 1800 20v.

April 07, 2025 Reply

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