[Solution] Locked out of my 2017 Audi A6 - don’t have the key code

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Hotrod
Member since July 2023 • 65 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 2017 Audi A6 to make keys?

Posted on April 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1726 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Audi A6. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 06, 2025

Replies (4)

Quickdraw
Member • 132 posts

My 2017 Audi A6's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 26 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2017 Audi A6 for a while.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 17 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2017 Audi A6 as well.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 48 posts

Same issue here with my 2017 Audi A6, let me know if it works.

April 09, 2025 Reply

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