[Completed] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to 1994 Buick Commercial

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Zerogravity
Member since November 2021 • 88 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1994 Buick Commercial

Posted on September 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 21, 2024

Replies (4)

Aceventura
Member • 20 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1994 Buick Commercial too!

September 21, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 114 posts

Was about to tow my 1994 Buick Commercial. Let me try this first.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 114 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 1994 Buick Commercial. This is a lifesaver.

September 23, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 32 posts

My 1994 Buick Commercial just blinks. I think this might fix it.

September 24, 2024 Reply

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