[Archived] Is it safe to share key code for AUDI Q3 SPORTBACK E TRON?

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Ironwill
Member since April 2023 • 73 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my AUDI Q3 SPORTBACK E TRON?

Posted on September 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1250 posts

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

Posted on September 24, 2024

Replies (6)

Metalhead
Member • 118 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my AUDI Q3 SPORTBACK E TRON too.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 72 posts

Does this method work for the AUDI Q3 SPORTBACK E TRON models from 2010 onward?

September 25, 2024 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 61 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my AUDI Q3 SPORTBACK E TRON.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 74 posts

Using this on my AUDI Q3 SPORTBACK E TRON now. Hope it works.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 42 posts

This just might solve my AUDI Q3 SPORTBACK E TRON's ignition issue.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 76 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out AUDI Q3 SPORTBACK E TRON.

September 29, 2024 Reply

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