[Issue Closed] Lost transponder code for my Audi etron Sportback quattro - any ideas?

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Betatest
Member since August 2022 • 68 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Audi etron Sportback quattro for making new keys?

Posted on May 03, 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 Sportback quattro. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 04, 2025

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Airjordan
Member • 134 posts

Just what I needed! My Audi etron Sportback quattro has been acting up lately.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 150 posts

Following this for my Audi etron Sportback quattro. Please update if it works!

May 05, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
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This is exactly what I need for my Audi etron Sportback quattro, thanks for posting!

May 06, 2025 Reply

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