[Free Tool] I can't find the key code for my 1998 Audi A6

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Electriceel
Member since July 2022 • 130 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 1998 Audi A6?

Posted on May 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Audi A6. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 04, 2025

Replies (4)

Metalhead
Member • 120 posts

Same problem on my 1998 Audi A6. Watching for any working solutions.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 33 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1998 Audi A6, following this thread.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 15 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1998 Audi A6. Trying this instead.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 89 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1998 Audi A6.

May 07, 2025 Reply

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