[Answered] 1965 Buick Special won't accept new key - transponder issue?

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Digitaldude
Member since April 2023 • 92 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 1965 Buick Special keys?

Posted on September 07, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 08, 2024

Replies (6)

Timemachine
Member • 28 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1965 Buick Special.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 19 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1965 Buick Special.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Unicorn
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I need this so bad for my 1965 Buick Special. Subscribed!

September 10, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 70 posts

Just what I needed! My 1965 Buick Special has been acting up lately.

September 11, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 123 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1965 Buick Special key issues!

September 12, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 29 posts

Really need the key code for my 1965 Buick Special, thanks for sharing!

September 13, 2024 Reply

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