[Fixed] Does a 2010 Audi e tron have a key code or just a PIN?

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Cosmokid
Member since April 2023 • 71 posts

Looking for my Audi e tron's factory key code to program a key

Posted on October 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 700 posts

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

Posted on October 24, 2024

Replies (3)

Techlord
Member • 106 posts

Trying this out on my Audi e tron today—hoping it works.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 62 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Audi e tron.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 10 posts

Just what I needed! My Audi e tron has been acting up lately.

October 26, 2024 Reply

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