[Free Solution] Audi S3 20 TFSI quattro won’t start after replacing key - what code do I need?

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Betamax
Member since November 2022 • 115 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Audi S3 20 TFSI quattro - help?

Posted on August 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1921 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi S3 20 TFSI quattro. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 20, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumflux
Member • 22 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Audi S3 20 TFSI quattro.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 15 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Audi S3 20 TFSI quattros?

August 21, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 18 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Audi S3 20 TFSI quattro all week. Hope this helps.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 28 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Audi S3 20 TFSI quattro key code too.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 124 posts

If this works for my Audi S3 20 TFSI quattro, I owe you big time.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 66 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Audi S3 20 TFSI quattro's key code.

August 25, 2024 Reply

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