[Method] My Audi TT 2000 16v TFSI is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Techwiz
Member since August 2021 • 140 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Audi TT 2000 16v TFSI?

Posted on February 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi TT 2000 16v TFSI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 07, 2025

Replies (4)

Blackbelt
Member • 97 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Audi TT 2000 16v TFSI this weekend.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 90 posts

Anyone try this on a Audi TT 2000 16v TFSI with push-button start?

February 08, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 51 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Audi TT 2000 16v TFSI's mystery code.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 47 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Audi TT 2000 16v TFSI. Need the code badly.

February 10, 2025 Reply

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