[Free Solution] Need my Audi A6 C5's key code to program a new transponder key

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Yellowbird
Member since March 2022 • 92 posts

Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my Audi A6 C5?

Posted on January 18, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 808 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi A6 C5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 19, 2025

Replies (5)

Purplerain
Member • 125 posts

Trying this on my Audi A6 C5 later. Will report back.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 32 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Audi A6 C5 as well.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 12 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Audi A6 C5's mystery code.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 63 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Audi A6 C5, thanks for posting!

January 22, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 124 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Audi A6 C5.

January 23, 2025 Reply

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