[Answered] Can’t find PIN in glovebox docs for my Audi Type A

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Omegadog
Member since January 2023 • 117 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Audi Type A?

Posted on March 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi Type A. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 16, 2025

Replies (5)

Highvoltage
Member • 142 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Audi Type A.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 76 posts

Will this work for older Audi Type As? Mine's a 2009.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 73 posts

Same issue here with my Audi Type A, let me know if it works.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 57 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Audi Type A too.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 119 posts

Following along—same issue with my Audi Type A.

March 20, 2025 Reply

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