[Confirmed Fix] Looking for key code for my 2002 Audi A6, any tips?

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Karmaking
Member since November 2022 • 54 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 2002 Audi A6?

Posted on October 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 699 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 Audi A6. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 10, 2024

Replies (5)

Xenomorph
Member • 96 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2002 Audi A6. Need the code badly.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 104 posts

Key code problems with my 2002 Audi A6 as well. Subscribed!

October 11, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 113 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2002 Audi A6 as well.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 44 posts

Been here before with my 2002 Audi A6. Let’s see if this one works.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 134 posts

Trying this on my 2002 Audi A6 later. Will report back.

October 14, 2024 Reply

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