[Solution] Audi A3 Sedan won't accept new key - transponder issue?

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Neontiger
Member since May 2022 • 33 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Audi A3 Sedan - help?

Posted on October 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1987 posts

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

Posted on October 05, 2024

Replies (5)

Hackman
Member • 67 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Audi A3 Sedan.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 129 posts

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

October 06, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 65 posts

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

October 07, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 27 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Audi A3 Sedan's key code issue!

October 08, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 106 posts

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

October 09, 2024 Reply

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