[Answered] Can't start my Audi Q3 14 TFSI, key code issue?

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Alice
Member since December 2022 • 33 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Audi Q3 14 TFSI?

Posted on November 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 970 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi Q3 14 TFSI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 03, 2024

Replies (6)

Titanium
Member • 134 posts

My Audi Q3 14 TFSI refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 20 posts

I’m not alone! My Audi Q3 14 TFSI is doing the same thing.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 141 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Audi Q3 14 TFSI. This might do it.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 8 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Audi Q3 14 TFSI.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 22 posts

Been stuck with my Audi Q3 14 TFSI for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 07, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 88 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Audi Q3 14 TFSI's key code.

November 08, 2024 Reply

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