[Confirmed] 1969 Buick Gran Sport keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Darthvader
Member since February 2023 • 25 posts

Looking for my 1969 Buick Gran Sport's factory key code to program a key

Posted on September 24, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1969 Buick Gran Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 25, 2024

Replies (4)

Outlawjoe
Member • 89 posts

Just what I needed! My 1969 Buick Gran Sport has been acting up lately.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 96 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1969 Buick Gran Sport for a while.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 144 posts

Was about to tow my 1969 Buick Gran Sport. Let me try this first.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 146 posts

My 1969 Buick Gran Sport's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

September 28, 2024 Reply

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