[Status: Resolved] Can stereo installer access key code for 2016 Audi S6 40T quattro?

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Purplehaze
Member since January 2022 • 88 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 2016 Audi S6 40T quattro for programming keys?

Posted on April 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Audi S6 40T quattro. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Happyfeet
Member • 126 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2016 Audi S6 40T quattro.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 73 posts

Been stuck with my 2016 Audi S6 40T quattro for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 109 posts

My 2016 Audi S6 40T quattro's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 24, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 135 posts

Was about to tow my 2016 Audi S6 40T quattro. Let me try this first.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 32 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2016 Audi S6 40T quattro.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 150 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2016 Audi S6 40T quattro.

April 27, 2025 Reply

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