[Issue Closed] Is there a backup key code in my Audi A6 Premium Plus Quattro manual?

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Rustynail
Member since April 2022 • 23 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Audi A6 Premium Plus Quattro?

Posted on August 31, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1921 posts

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

Posted on September 01, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumpie
Member • 150 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Audi A6 Premium Plus Quattro won’t recognize the key.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 70 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Audi A6 Premium Plus Quattro. Thanks!

September 02, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 71 posts

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

September 03, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 30 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Audi A6 Premium Plus Quattro won’t recognize the key.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 72 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Audi A6 Premium Plus Quattro. Trying this instead.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 96 posts

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

September 06, 2024 Reply

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