[Confirmed] My Audi A6 C7 fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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Quicksilver
Member since July 2023 • 119 posts

Need my Audi A6 C7's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on December 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1972 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi A6 C7. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 30, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphamale
Member • 33 posts

I’m not alone! My Audi A6 C7 is doing the same thing.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 114 posts

My Audi A6 C7 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 19 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Audi A6 C7.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 71 posts

My Audi A6 C7 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

January 02, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 12 posts

Was about to give up on my Audi A6 C7, but this gives me hope.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 40 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Audi A6 C7, hope this helps.

January 04, 2025 Reply

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