[It Worked!] Can’t enter key code - 1993 Oldsmobile 88 display stuck

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Digitaldude
Member since June 2023 • 101 posts

Need my 1993 Oldsmobile 88's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on October 31, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1993 Oldsmobile 88. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 01, 2024

Replies (3)

Ghostrider
Member • 72 posts

If this works for my 1993 Oldsmobile 88, I owe you big time.

November 01, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 113 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1993 Oldsmobile 88.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 103 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1993 Oldsmobile 88.

November 03, 2024 Reply

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