[Free Tool] Bought used Audi S3 Sportback 20 TFSI - where's the key code?

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Whitenoise
Member since January 2022 • 76 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Audi S3 Sportback 20 TFSI?

Posted on September 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi S3 Sportback 20 TFSI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 29, 2024

Replies (5)

Wizardoz
Member • 98 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Audi S3 Sportback 20 TFSI before?

September 29, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 90 posts

Will this work if the Audi S3 Sportback 20 TFSI has an aftermarket alarm?

September 30, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 114 posts

I need this so bad for my Audi S3 Sportback 20 TFSI. Subscribed!

October 01, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 70 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Audi S3 Sportback 20 TFSI—might work for mine too.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 120 posts

Desperate to get my Audi S3 Sportback 20 TFSI running again. Trying this tonight.

October 03, 2024 Reply

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