[Closed] 2018 Audi A6 asking for transponder verification - what’s that?

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Shadowfax
Member since November 2021 • 79 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2018 Audi A6 - where's the key code?

Posted on September 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Audi A6. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 29, 2024

Replies (3)

Cosmicray
Member • 36 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2018 Audi A6.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 134 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2018 Audi A6 too!

September 30, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 28 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2018 Audi A6.

October 01, 2024 Reply

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