[Archived] 1971 Buick Gran Sport immobilizer active - how do I reset it?

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Ninjastar
Member since July 2022 • 143 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 1971 Buick Gran Sport to make a spare key?

Posted on October 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1971 Buick Gran Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 26, 2024

Replies (5)

Grace
Member • 45 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1971 Buick Gran Sport won’t recognize the key.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 45 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 1971 Buick Gran Sport key issue.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 11 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1971 Buick Gran Sport.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 7 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1971 Buick Gran Sport.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 38 posts

Really need the key code for my 1971 Buick Gran Sport, thanks for sharing!

October 30, 2024 Reply

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