[Solved] Anyone bypassed the transponder system on a Audi Type M?

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Hackman
Member since June 2023 • 127 posts

Where's the key code located on a Audi Type M for key programming?

Posted on January 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 717 posts

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

Posted on January 26, 2025

Replies (4)

Jazzcat
Member • 125 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Audi Type M.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 150 posts

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

January 27, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 43 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Audi Type M key issues!

January 28, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 99 posts

Been stuck with my Audi Type M for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 29, 2025 Reply

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