[Confirmed] How do I know if my Audi RS6 Avant 40 TFSI has an immobilizer?

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Shadowfax
Member since February 2022 • 138 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Audi RS6 Avant 40 TFSI key fob?

Posted on September 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 688 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi RS6 Avant 40 TFSI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Highvoltage
Member • 72 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Audi RS6 Avant 40 TFSI.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 54 posts

Trying this on my Audi RS6 Avant 40 TFSI later. Will report back.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 114 posts

Will this work for older Audi RS6 Avant 40 TFSIs? Mine's a 2009.

September 11, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 136 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Audi RS6 Avant 40 TFSI, following this thread.

September 12, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 89 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Audi RS6 Avant 40 TFSI.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 72 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Audi RS6 Avant 40 TFSI before?

September 14, 2024 Reply

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