[Confirmed Fix] My Audi A3 Design Luxe Sedan won’t start - key code lost

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Purplehaze
Member since December 2022 • 69 posts

Looking for my Audi A3 Design Luxe Sedan's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on November 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1325 posts

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

Posted on November 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Fastlane
Member • 48 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Audi A3 Design Luxe Sedan too.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 125 posts

My Audi A3 Design Luxe Sedan just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 41 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Audi A3 Design Luxe Sedan. This looks promising.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 101 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Audi A3 Design Luxe Sedan too.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 50 posts

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

November 19, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 143 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Audi A3 Design Luxe Sedan. Trying this now.

November 20, 2024 Reply

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