[Fixed] Is the ignition lock coded separately in Audi Type E?

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Goldengate
Member since October 2022 • 109 posts

Need my Audi Type E's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on December 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1955 posts

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

Posted on December 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Codemaster
Member • 9 posts

My Audi Type E is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 139 posts

I need this so bad for my Audi Type E. Subscribed!

December 07, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 65 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Audi Type E.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 75 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Audi Type E. Need the code badly.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 140 posts

Was about to give up on my Audi Type E, but this gives me hope.

December 10, 2024 Reply

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