[Answered] 1992 Buick Century stuck in anti-theft mode - code lost

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Vectorprime
Member since September 2021 • 71 posts

How can I access my 1992 Buick Century's key code to program new keys?

Posted on March 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1388 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1992 Buick Century. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Metalhead
Member • 71 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 1992 Buick Century.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 33 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1992 Buick Century all week. Hope this helps.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 146 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1992 Buick Century.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 38 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1992 Buick Century too.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 90 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1992 Buick Century.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 30 posts

Will this work for older 1992 Buick Centurys? Mine's a 2009.

March 22, 2025 Reply

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