[Archived] Locked out of my Audi AI_ME - don’t have the key code

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Xenoking
Member since July 2023 • 22 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Audi AI_ME

Posted on December 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 540 posts

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

Posted on December 17, 2024

Replies (5)

Goldenret
Member • 147 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Audi AI_ME won’t recognize the key.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 58 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Audi AI_ME too!

December 18, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 19 posts

My Audi AI_ME's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 132 posts

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

December 20, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 23 posts

Been here before with my Audi AI_ME. Let’s see if this one works.

December 21, 2024 Reply

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