[Solved] Bought a replacement key - now Audi A3 Ambition Hatchback won’t turn over

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Ironman
Member since February 2022 • 148 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Audi A3 Ambition Hatchback?

Posted on March 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 954 posts

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

Posted on March 05, 2025

Replies (5)

Laughingman
Member • 99 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Audi A3 Ambition Hatchback.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 115 posts

This thread might save my Audi A3 Ambition Hatchback. Thanks everyone!

March 06, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 49 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Audi A3 Ambition Hatchback.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 34 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Audi A3 Ambition Hatchback before?

March 08, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 47 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Audi A3 Ambition Hatchback!

March 09, 2025 Reply

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