[Working] Help! My 1987 Buick Grand National is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Codemaster
Member since March 2023 • 101 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 1987 Buick Grand National - where's the key code?

Posted on April 19, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1987 Buick Grand National. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 20, 2025

Replies (6)

Madhatter
Member • 109 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 1987 Buick Grand National key issue.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 113 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 1987 Buick Grand National.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 138 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 1987 Buick Grand National, thanks for posting!

April 22, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 106 posts

Key code problems with my 1987 Buick Grand National as well. Subscribed!

April 23, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 22 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1987 Buick Grand National.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 123 posts

Trying this on my 1987 Buick Grand National later. Will report back.

April 25, 2025 Reply

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