[Free Solution] Can my mechanic find key code for AUDI A3 40 TFSIE?

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Zombieking
Member since June 2023 • 40 posts

Trying to program a new key for my AUDI A3 40 TFSIE - where's the key code?

Posted on April 06, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the AUDI A3 40 TFSIE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 07, 2025

Replies (4)

Frostydog
Member • 81 posts

My AUDI A3 40 TFSIE refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 90 posts

Following along—same issue with my AUDI A3 40 TFSIE.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 111 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my AUDI A3 40 TFSIE.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 23 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my AUDI A3 40 TFSIE.

April 10, 2025 Reply

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