[Fixed] Anyone tried key programming on Audi A3 8L without PIN?

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Timemachine
Member since November 2021 • 85 posts

Looking for my Audi A3 8L's key code to program a new key

Posted on December 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1696 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi A3 8L. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Zerocool
Member • 20 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Audi A3 8L—need the code first.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 119 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Audi A3 8L too.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 118 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Audi A3 8L—need the code first.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 112 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Audi A3 8L.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 87 posts

Will this work if the Audi A3 8L has an aftermarket alarm?

December 10, 2024 Reply

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