[Success] Need my Audi Q4 etron Sportback quattro's key code to program a new transponder key

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Need my Audi Q4 etron Sportback quattro's key code to program a new transponder key

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My Audi Q4 etron Sportback quattro needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Audi Q4 etron Sportback quattro for days.

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Audi Q4 etron Sportback quattro, hope this helps.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Audi Q4 etron Sportback quattro owner.

Same issue here with my Audi Q4 etron Sportback quattro, let me know if it works.

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Audi Q4 etron Sportback quattro.

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