[Working] Where's the key code hidden on a Audi A6 Allroad quattro for key programming?

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

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My Audi A6 Allroad quattro refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

Can’t believe this worked on my Audi A6 Allroad quattro. Huge thanks!

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

Following this for my Audi A6 Allroad quattro. Please update if it works!

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