[Issue Closed] Need to reset my 2013 Audi S6 immobilizer system

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Quantumpie
Member since July 2023 • 33 posts

Need my 2013 Audi S6's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on April 27, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2013 Audi S6. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 28, 2025

Replies (3)

Papasmurf
Member • 98 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2013 Audi S6. Huge thanks!

April 28, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 32 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2013 Audi S6.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 62 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2013 Audi S6, following this thread.

April 30, 2025 Reply

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