[Free Tool] Can tire shop access key code for Audi PB18 etron?

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Neontiger
Member since April 2023 • 77 posts

Looking for my Audi PB18 etron's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on December 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1942 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi PB18 etron. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 26, 2024

Replies (4)

Dragonfly
Member • 46 posts

My Audi PB18 etron won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 114 posts

Just tried this on my Audi PB18 etron—anyone else have success?

December 27, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 11 posts

Trying this on my Audi PB18 etron later. Will report back.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 70 posts

My Audi PB18 etron won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

December 29, 2024 Reply

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