[Method] Just swapped cluster on my Audi A3 Sportback e tron - need new PIN?

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Zetareticuli
Member since August 2023 • 86 posts

Looking for my Audi A3 Sportback e tron's factory key code to program a key

Posted on October 28, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1657 posts

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

Posted on October 29, 2024

Replies (4)

Hyperlink
Member • 17 posts

Does this method work for the Audi A3 Sportback e tron models from 2010 onward?

October 29, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 124 posts

Was about to give up on my Audi A3 Sportback e tron, but this gives me hope.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 95 posts

Following this for my Audi A3 Sportback e tron. Please update if it works!

October 31, 2024 Reply
Bob
Member • 133 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Audi A3 Sportback e tron this hard?!

November 01, 2024 Reply

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