[Free Fix] My Audi A3 etron key was cloned but code still needed?

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Ninjastar
Member since January 2022 • 62 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Audi A3 etron?

Posted on October 31, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1035 posts

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

Posted on November 01, 2024

Replies (6)

Misterx
Member • 32 posts

My Audi A3 etron's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

November 01, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 96 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Audi A3 etron key issues!

November 02, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 66 posts

Just what I needed! My Audi A3 etron has been acting up lately.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 18 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Audi A3 etron too.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 110 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Audi A3 etron.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 140 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Audi A3 etron.

November 06, 2024 Reply

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