[Status: Resolved] Audi Coup not recognizing new key - code issue?

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Vectorprime
Member since March 2023 • 35 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Audi Coup?

Posted on September 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 27, 2024

Replies (4)

Xenowarrior
Member • 134 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Audi Coup, following this thread.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 54 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Audi Coup for days.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 93 posts

Following along—same issue with my Audi Coup.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 139 posts

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

September 30, 2024 Reply

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