[Completed] Dealer charging $150 for Audi A3 SLine Sedan key code - alternatives?

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Betatest
Member since September 2022 • 95 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Audi A3 SLine Sedan

Posted on May 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 971 posts

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

Posted on May 28, 2025

Replies (3)

Digitalnomad
Member • 75 posts

Will this work for older Audi A3 SLine Sedans? Mine's a 2009.

May 28, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 79 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Audi A3 SLine Sedan?

May 29, 2025 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 96 posts

Same issue here with my Audi A3 SLine Sedan, let me know if it works.

May 30, 2025 Reply

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