[Archived] Is there a master key for the Audi A4 Sedan?

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Quantumx
Member since June 2022 • 78 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Audi A4 Sedan for programming keys?

Posted on February 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1493 posts

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

Posted on February 13, 2025

Replies (4)

Firestarter
Member • 40 posts

Trying this on my Audi A4 Sedan later. Will report back.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 73 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Audi A4 Sedan all week. Hope this helps.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 59 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Audi A4 Sedan.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 37 posts

Will this work for older Audi A4 Sedans? Mine's a 2009.

February 16, 2025 Reply

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