[Solved] All Audi A6 Avant Sport Wagon keys lost - how to reset immobilizer?

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Ziggystar
Member since June 2023 • 145 posts

Looking for my Audi A6 Avant Sport Wagon's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on August 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1059 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi A6 Avant Sport Wagon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 20, 2024

Replies (6)

Betamax
Member • 146 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Audi A6 Avant Sport Wagon—might work for mine too.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 126 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Audi A6 Avant Sport Wagon.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 121 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Audi A6 Avant Sport Wagon.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 99 posts

This just might solve my Audi A6 Avant Sport Wagon's ignition issue.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Bob
Member • 81 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Audi A6 Avant Sport Wagon—might work for mine too.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 54 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Audi A6 Avant Sport Wagon's key code.

August 25, 2024 Reply

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