[Success] Quickest way to get key code for Audi S3 Sedan Premium Plus

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Phoenixrise
Member since August 2021 • 32 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Audi S3 Sedan Premium Plus

Posted on January 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1810 posts

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

Posted on January 03, 2025

Replies (4)

Electricslide
Member • 77 posts

Been stuck with my Audi S3 Sedan Premium Plus for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 121 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Audi S3 Sedan Premium Plus.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 89 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Audi S3 Sedan Premium Plus for days.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 108 posts

Anyone try this on a Audi S3 Sedan Premium Plus with push-button start?

January 06, 2025 Reply

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