[Issue Closed] Security risks sharing key code for 1987 Buick Regal

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Quantumflux
Member since June 2022 • 30 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 1987 Buick Regal to program a key?

Posted on December 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1968 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1987 Buick Regal. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 04, 2024

Replies (3)

Frostymug
Member • 71 posts

Trying this out on my 1987 Buick Regal today—hoping it works.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 26 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1987 Buick Regal.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 130 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1987 Buick Regal all week. Hope this helps.

December 06, 2024 Reply

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