[Confirmed] Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Audi A6 S Line Sedan?

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Lonewolf
Member since September 2022 • 84 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Audi A6 S Line Sedan keys?

Posted on May 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1663 posts

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

Posted on May 12, 2025

Replies (3)

Cyberninja
Member • 52 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Audi A6 S Line Sedan for days.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 144 posts

Anyone try this on a Audi A6 S Line Sedan with push-button start?

May 13, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 106 posts

My Audi A6 S Line Sedan just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

May 14, 2025 Reply

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