[Resolved] Just changed ECU on my Audi S2 Coup B3 - need new transponder code?

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Echolima
Member since August 2022 • 49 posts

Need my Audi S2 Coup B3's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1772 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi S2 Coup B3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Vikingking
Member • 147 posts

My Audi S2 Coup B3 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 132 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Audi S2 Coup B3!

January 18, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 143 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Audi S2 Coup B3—need the code first.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 70 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Audi S2 Coup B3?

January 20, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 103 posts

Does this method work for the Audi S2 Coup B3 models from 2010 onward?

January 21, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 39 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Audi S2 Coup B3. Huge thanks!

January 22, 2025 Reply

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