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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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