[Free Solution] Audi Coupe quattro won't start after battery swap - need transponder code?

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Killerbee
Member since October 2021 • 105 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Audi Coupe quattro?

Posted on September 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1032 posts

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

Posted on September 23, 2024

Replies (6)

Captaincrunch
Member • 78 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Audi Coupe quattro?

September 23, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 21 posts

My Audi Coupe quattro has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

September 24, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 84 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Audi Coupe quattro, hope someone can help.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 8 posts

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

September 26, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 32 posts

Will this work for older Audi Coupe quattros? Mine's a 2009.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 149 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Audi Coupe quattro.

September 28, 2024 Reply

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