[Status: Resolved] Looking for my Audi A3 Advanced Sedan's factory key code to program a key

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Lonewolf
Member since February 2022 • 120 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Audi A3 Advanced Sedan to make keys?

Posted on April 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 Advanced Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 16, 2025

Replies (3)

Alphabeta
Member • 123 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Audi A3 Advanced Sedan!

April 16, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 54 posts

Same issue here with my Audi A3 Advanced Sedan, let me know if it works.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 68 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Audi A3 Advanced Sedan.

April 18, 2025 Reply

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