[Solved] Key code help for Audi Quattro A1 with flip key

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Frostymug
Member since December 2022 • 10 posts

Looking for my Audi Quattro A1's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on January 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1593 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi Quattro A1. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 09, 2025

Replies (3)

Emeraldcity
Member • 38 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Audi Quattro A1.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 104 posts

My Audi Quattro A1's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

January 10, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 108 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Audi Quattro A1, would this method still work?

January 11, 2025 Reply

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