[Answered] How dealers get key codes for Audi Q3 quattro

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Fastlane
Member since August 2022 • 123 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Audi Q3 quattro key fob?

Posted on December 29, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 30, 2024

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Xenomorph
Member • 9 posts

Was about to give up on my Audi Q3 quattro, but this gives me hope.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
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Dealer wants too much just to reset my Audi Q3 quattro. Trying this instead.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
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January 01, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
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Still can’t find the code for my Audi Q3 quattro. This might do it.

January 02, 2025 Reply

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