[Archived] Where's the key code hidden on a 2015 Audi A6 for key programming?

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Youngturk
Member since January 2022 • 121 posts

Need my 2015 Audi A6's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on October 01, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 02, 2024

Replies (4)

Steelwolf
Member • 10 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2015 Audi A6 too!

October 02, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 80 posts

I tried this with my 2015 Audi A6 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

October 03, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 110 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2015 Audi A6.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 31 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2015 Audi A6 this weekend.

October 05, 2024 Reply

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