[Recommended Fix] Using OBD to get PIN code for Audi Q4 etron 50 Premium - safe?

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Ultraviolet
Member since September 2021 • 93 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Audi Q4 etron 50 Premium keys?

Posted on May 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi Q4 etron 50 Premium. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 19, 2025

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Vortexx
Member • 126 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Audi Q4 etron 50 Premium. Thanks!

May 19, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 8 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Audi Q4 etron 50 Premium, hope someone can help.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 102 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Audi Q4 etron 50 Premium. Need the code badly.

May 21, 2025 Reply

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