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

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Alphamale
Member since May 2023 • 33 posts

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

Posted on April 02, 2025
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 quattro. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 03, 2025

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Jedimaster
Member • 149 posts

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

April 03, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 62 posts

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

April 04, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 37 posts

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

April 05, 2025 Reply
Techlord
Member • 54 posts

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

April 06, 2025 Reply

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