[It Worked!] Ignition won’t turn - is my Audi A4 Cabriolet 20 5V asking for a code?

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Misterx
Member since September 2022 • 75 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my Audi A4 Cabriolet 20 5V for key programming?

Posted on March 29, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 30, 2025

Replies (3)

Yankeezulu
Member • 113 posts

I have the same Audi A4 Cabriolet 20 5V and I'm also trying to find the key code.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 119 posts

Worked for someone with a Audi A4 Cabriolet 20 5V? Need to hear it!

March 31, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 52 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Audi A4 Cabriolet 20 5V this hard?!

April 01, 2025 Reply

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