[Recommended Fix] Dealer charging $250 for Audi S4 Avant 42 quattro code - alternatives?

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Quantumpie
Member since October 2022 • 74 posts

Need my Audi S4 Avant 42 quattro's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on May 13, 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 Avant 42 quattro. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 14, 2025

Replies (4)

Megamind
Member • 86 posts

I need this so bad for my Audi S4 Avant 42 quattro. Subscribed!

May 14, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 145 posts

Trying this on my Audi S4 Avant 42 quattro later. Will report back.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 8 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Audi S4 Avant 42 quattro?

May 16, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 7 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Audi S4 Avant 42 quattro.

May 17, 2025 Reply

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