[Status: Resolved] Can't find key code for my Audi A4 16 C - help!

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Outlawstar
Member since April 2022 • 122 posts

How can I retrieve my Audi A4 16 C's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on April 28, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 883 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi A4 16 C. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 29, 2025

Replies (6)

Echolima
Member • 22 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Audi A4 16 C's mystery code.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 58 posts

My Audi A4 16 C is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 64 posts

Really need the key code for my Audi A4 16 C, thanks for sharing!

May 01, 2025 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 68 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Audi A4 16 C?

May 02, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 46 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Audi A4 16 C too.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 123 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Audi A4 16 C. Need the code badly.

May 04, 2025 Reply

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