[Status: Resolved] Looking for a way to read my Audi A6 Competition Sedan's transponder code

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Electricslide
Member since October 2022 • 54 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Audi A6 Competition Sedan?

Posted on September 23, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi A6 Competition Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 24, 2024

Replies (4)

Eagleeye
Member • 99 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Audi A6 Competition Sedan for a while.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 95 posts

Just tried this on my Audi A6 Competition Sedan—anyone else have success?

September 25, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 38 posts

Will this work for older Audi A6 Competition Sedans? Mine's a 2009.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 48 posts

Key code problems with my Audi A6 Competition Sedan as well. Subscribed!

September 27, 2024 Reply

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