[Fixed] Trying to revive old AUDI A6 AVANT 55 TFSI - no key code available

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Quantumq
Member since December 2021 • 15 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my AUDI A6 AVANT 55 TFSI

Posted on September 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 507 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the AUDI A6 AVANT 55 TFSI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 01, 2024

Replies (5)

Voodooman
Member • 29 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my AUDI A6 AVANT 55 TFSI.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 61 posts

Does this method work for the AUDI A6 AVANT 55 TFSI models from 2010 onward?

October 02, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 28 posts

My AUDI A6 AVANT 55 TFSI needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

October 03, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 132 posts

This is exactly what I need for my AUDI A6 AVANT 55 TFSI, thanks for posting!

October 04, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 101 posts

Was about to tow my AUDI A6 AVANT 55 TFSI. Let me try this first.

October 05, 2024 Reply

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