[Method] Bought a secondhand 1994 Buick Roadmaster, PIN code missing

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Echolima
Member since December 2022 • 118 posts

Need my 1994 Buick Roadmaster's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on December 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1628 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 Buick Roadmaster. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 11, 2024

Replies (5)

Flyingdutch
Member • 128 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1994 Buick Roadmaster.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 149 posts

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

December 12, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 127 posts

Saved me from towing my 1994 Buick Roadmaster. Thanks!

December 13, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 33 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1994 Buick Roadmaster.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 35 posts

I’m not alone! My 1994 Buick Roadmaster is doing the same thing.

December 15, 2024 Reply

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