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Audi A6 OBD port location

Two generations, 2011–2024. Pick yours.

2018–2024

C8

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Location

Driver's side footwell, under the dashboard, to the left of the steering column, above the driver's right leg. Located behind a small removable cover panel in the lower dashboard trim. The port is accessible after opening the panel — no tools required to open the cover.

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2011–2018

C7 (4G)

Illustration — use it to know where to look.

Location

Driver's side footwell, under the steering column, above the pedals on the left side of the steering column. The port is accessible without removing any trim panel. On UK right-hand-drive models it is on the right side of the footwell above the pedals.

Also on this A6

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  • Programming procedureSubscribers
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Questions

Audi A6 OBD questions

C8 (2018–2024): Driver's side footwell, under the dashboard, to the left of the steering column, above the driver's right leg. C7 (2011–2018): Driver's side footwell, under the steering column, above the pedals on the left side of the steering column.

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