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

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Whiterabbit
Member since August 2022 • 128 posts

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

Posted on January 12, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 13, 2025

Replies (5)

Neondream
Member • 32 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1993 Buick Skylark.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 85 posts

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

January 14, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 21 posts

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

January 15, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 148 posts

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

January 16, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 34 posts

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

January 17, 2025 Reply

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