[Resolved] Keyless entry fails on 1993 Buick Regal - immobilizer active?

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Kingkong
Member since April 2023 • 90 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1993 Buick Regal

Posted on August 29, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 30, 2024

Replies (4)

Goldenret
Member • 148 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1993 Buick Regal?

August 30, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 138 posts

My 1993 Buick Regal won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 42 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1993 Buick Regal too!

September 01, 2024 Reply
Techguru
Member • 67 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1993 Buick Regal.

September 02, 2024 Reply

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