[Closed] My Audi etron S Premium Plus is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Cyberghost
Member since December 2021 • 57 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Audi etron S Premium Plus?

Posted on February 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi etron S Premium Plus. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 11, 2025

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Digitaldude
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I need this so bad for my Audi etron S Premium Plus. Subscribed!

February 11, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 77 posts

Trying this out on my Audi etron S Premium Plus today—hoping it works.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
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Just what I needed! My Audi etron S Premium Plus has been acting up lately.

February 13, 2025 Reply

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