[Closed] Key code problem with my Audi A6 etron, need help

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Goldengate
Member since August 2021 • 48 posts

Need my Audi A6 etron's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on November 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 684 posts

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

Posted on November 05, 2024

Replies (6)

Xenonflash
Member • 38 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Audi A6 etron owner.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 15 posts

My Audi A6 etron won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 127 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Audi A6 etron. Huge thanks!

November 07, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 85 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Audi A6 etron—need the code first.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 5 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Audi A6 etron, would this method still work?

November 09, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 5 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Audi A6 etron.

November 10, 2024 Reply

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