[Fixed] Where's the key code located to program keys for my 1993 Buick Riviera?

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Mistermiyagi
Member since March 2022 • 117 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 1993 Buick Riviera to make keys?

Posted on August 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 16, 2024

Replies (3)

Lasertag
Member • 134 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1993 Buick Riviera won’t recognize the key.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 22 posts

Really need the key code for my 1993 Buick Riviera, thanks for sharing!

August 17, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 73 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1993 Buick Riviera won’t recognize the key.

August 18, 2024 Reply

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