[Solved] Anyone know where to find the ignition code for a 1993 Buick Skylark?

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Need my 1993 Buick Skylark's key code to program a new transponder key

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Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1993 Buick Skylark.

Just tried this on my 1993 Buick Skylark—anyone else have success?

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

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1993 Buick Skylark for a while.

This thread might save my 1993 Buick Skylark. Thanks everyone!

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