[Confirmed] My 1969 Oldsmobile 442 won’t start - do I need a transponder code?

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Dragonfly
Member since April 2023 • 18 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 1969 Oldsmobile 442 for programming keys?

Posted on February 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1969 Oldsmobile 442. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 12, 2025

Replies (4)

Purplehaze
Member • 67 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1969 Oldsmobile 442. This might do it.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 111 posts

I think my 1969 Oldsmobile 442 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 121 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1969 Oldsmobile 442.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 22 posts

This thread might save my 1969 Oldsmobile 442. Thanks everyone!

February 15, 2025 Reply

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