[Solved] Looking for my Audi A6 quattro's key code to program a new key fob

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Betamax
Member since May 2023 • 101 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Audi A6 quattro?

Posted on January 30, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1371 posts

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

Posted on January 31, 2025

Replies (6)

Vikingking
Member • 111 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Audi A6 quattro.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 124 posts

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

February 01, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 91 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Audi A6 quattro.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 11 posts

My Audi A6 quattro has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 03, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 12 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Audi A6 quattro key issue.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 90 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Audi A6 quattro won’t recognize the key.

February 05, 2025 Reply

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