[Free Solution] Can I extract the immobilizer code using OBD on my 1993 Buick LeSabre?

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Betatest
Member since February 2022 • 43 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1993 Buick LeSabre?

Posted on August 13, 2024
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Posted on August 14, 2024

Replies (4)

Karmapolice
Member • 29 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1993 Buick LeSabre. Trying this instead.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 21 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1993 Buick LeSabre.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 108 posts

I have the same 1993 Buick LeSabre and I'm also trying to find the key code.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 11 posts

Been here before with my 1993 Buick LeSabre. Let’s see if this one works.

August 17, 2024 Reply

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