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

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

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

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

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

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

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