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

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

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

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

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

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