[Status: Resolved] Key code help for Audi A6 Allroad 3000 V6 with switchblade key

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Rustynail
Member since April 2023 • 55 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Audi A6 Allroad 3000 V6?

Posted on September 13, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi A6 Allroad 3000 V6. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Platinumblonde
Member • 103 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Audi A6 Allroad 3000 V6, thanks for posting!

September 14, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 59 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Audi A6 Allroad 3000 V6.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 68 posts

My Audi A6 Allroad 3000 V6 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 150 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Audi A6 Allroad 3000 V6!

September 17, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 5 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Audi A6 Allroad 3000 V6?

September 18, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 65 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Audi A6 Allroad 3000 V6. Giving it a go myself.

September 19, 2024 Reply

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