[It Worked!] My Audi TTS 2000 16v TFSI is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Moonwalker
Member since February 2022 • 52 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Audi TTS 2000 16v TFSI?

Posted on October 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 20, 2024

Replies (4)

Rogueone
Member • 62 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Audi TTS 2000 16v TFSI all week. Hope this helps.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 34 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Audi TTS 2000 16v TFSI.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 78 posts

My Audi TTS 2000 16v TFSI's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

October 22, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 144 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Audi TTS 2000 16v TFSI, hope this helps.

October 23, 2024 Reply

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