[Method] My 2011 Audi A6 30T Prestige is stuck in immobilizer mode, help

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Voodoochild
Member since May 2022 • 149 posts

Looking for my 2011 Audi A6 30T Prestige's factory key code to program a key

Posted on October 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 972 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Audi A6 30T Prestige. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Pandaking
Member • 12 posts

My 2011 Audi A6 30T Prestige is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 101 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2011 Audi A6 30T Prestige. Trying this now.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 18 posts

Same issue here with my 2011 Audi A6 30T Prestige, let me know if it works.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 45 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2011 Audi A6 30T Prestige. Need the code badly.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 122 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2011 Audi A6 30T Prestige for a while.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 69 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2011 Audi A6 30T Prestige, would this method still work?

October 27, 2024 Reply

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