[Archived] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to Audi A3 Premium Convertible

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Icedragon
Member since January 2023 • 95 posts

How can I obtain my Audi A3 Premium Convertible's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on September 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 684 posts

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

Posted on September 11, 2024

Replies (5)

Alphacent
Member • 129 posts

My Audi A3 Premium Convertible is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

September 11, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 5 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Audi A3 Premium Convertible.

September 12, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 79 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Audi A3 Premium Convertible. Trying this instead.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 35 posts

If this works for my Audi A3 Premium Convertible, I owe you big time.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 67 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Audi A3 Premium Convertible key issues!

September 15, 2024 Reply

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