[It Worked!] Audi S4 4200 V8 stuck in anti-theft mode - code lost

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Redbull
Member since September 2021 • 16 posts

How to get my Audi S4 4200 V8's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on January 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi S4 4200 V8. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 19, 2025

Replies (4)

Pandaexpress
Member • 66 posts

Using this on my Audi S4 4200 V8 now. Hope it works.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 62 posts

Will this work for older Audi S4 4200 V8s? Mine's a 2009.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 87 posts

My Audi S4 4200 V8 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 83 posts

My Audi S4 4200 V8 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

January 22, 2025 Reply

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