[Completed] Got new ECU and now Audi S4 Avant 30 TFSI wants key programming code

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Timelord
Member since November 2022 • 37 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Audi S4 Avant 30 TFSI for key programming?

Posted on January 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1999 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi S4 Avant 30 TFSI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 28, 2025

Replies (6)

Flyingmonk
Member • 82 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Audi S4 Avant 30 TFSI.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 41 posts

Trying this out on my Audi S4 Avant 30 TFSI today—hoping it works.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 65 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Audi S4 Avant 30 TFSI?

January 30, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 37 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Audi S4 Avant 30 TFSI.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 88 posts

My Audi S4 Avant 30 TFSI might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 97 posts

Does this method work for the Audi S4 Avant 30 TFSI models from 2010 onward?

February 02, 2025 Reply

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