[Working] My Audi TT Roadster Convertible fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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Papasmurf
Member since July 2023 • 53 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Audi TT Roadster Convertible - where's the key code?

Posted on January 29, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1772 posts

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

Posted on January 30, 2025

Replies (5)

Bigfoot
Member • 142 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Audi TT Roadster Convertible.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 9 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Audi TT Roadster Convertible won’t recognize the key.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 117 posts

My Audi TT Roadster Convertible is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 117 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Audi TT Roadster Convertible's key code issue!

February 02, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 47 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Audi TT Roadster Convertible.

February 03, 2025 Reply

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