[Success] Aftermarket key programming for 2013 Audi A6 20T Premium without code

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Need my 2013 Audi A6 20T Premium's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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I have a 2011 2013 Audi A6 20T Premium, will this method work for that year?

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2013 Audi A6 20T Premiums?

I tried this with my 2013 Audi A6 20T Premium but still no luck. Any suggestions?

Worked for someone with a 2013 Audi A6 20T Premium? Need to hear it!

Still can’t find the code for my 2013 Audi A6 20T Premium. This might do it.

Looking for the same thing for my 2013 Audi A6 20T Premium, hope someone can help.

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