[Status: Resolved] Anyone with success using OBD tools to get Audi etron S code?

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Xrayspecs
Member since January 2023 • 107 posts

Looking for my Audi etron S's factory key code to program a key

Posted on October 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 19, 2024

Replies (5)

Charlie
Member • 19 posts

My Audi etron S refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 90 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Audi etron S, would this method still work?

October 20, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 75 posts

Was about to tow my Audi etron S. Let me try this first.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 11 posts

This thread might save my Audi etron S. Thanks everyone!

October 22, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 21 posts

Anyone try this on a Audi etron S with push-button start?

October 23, 2024 Reply

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