[Completed] My AUDI Q3 E TRON is stuck in immobilizer mode, help

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Nighthawk
Member since February 2022 • 141 posts

Need my AUDI Q3 E TRON's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on September 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 21, 2024

Replies (3)

Betatest
Member • 90 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with AUDI Q3 E TRON key issues!

September 21, 2024 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 18 posts

Key code problems with my AUDI Q3 E TRON as well. Subscribed!

September 22, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 37 posts

My AUDI Q3 E TRON has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

September 23, 2024 Reply

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