[Resolved] Is the key programming code the same as the immobilizer code on a 2003 Audi RS 6?

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Icedragon
Member since December 2022 • 36 posts

Looking for my 2003 Audi RS 6's key code to program a new key

Posted on January 23, 2025
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Posted on January 24, 2025

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Matrixfan
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Desperate to get my 2003 Audi RS 6 running again. Trying this tonight.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
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Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2003 Audi RS 6!

January 25, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
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This just might solve my 2003 Audi RS 6's ignition issue.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 42 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2003 Audi RS 6. Need the code badly.

January 27, 2025 Reply

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