[Completed] Dealer charging $150 for Audi A4 Sport Sedan key code - alternatives?

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Alice
Member since May 2023 • 28 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Audi A4 Sport Sedan?

Posted on February 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 953 posts

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

Posted on February 26, 2025

Replies (5)

Redalert
Member • 20 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Audi A4 Sport Sedan, would this method still work?

February 26, 2025 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 38 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Audi A4 Sport Sedan, hope someone can help.

February 27, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 127 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Audi A4 Sport Sedan.

February 28, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 85 posts

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

March 01, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 60 posts

My Audi A4 Sport Sedan's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

March 02, 2025 Reply

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