[Status: Resolved] 1994 Oldsmobile 98 immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Frostymug
Member since March 2022 • 31 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 1994 Oldsmobile 98 keys?

Posted on August 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 Oldsmobile 98. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 07, 2024

Replies (6)

Thunderbolt
Member • 104 posts

Using this on my 1994 Oldsmobile 98 now. Hope it works.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 78 posts

Desperate to get my 1994 Oldsmobile 98 running again. Trying this tonight.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 138 posts

Does this method work for the 1994 Oldsmobile 98 models from 2010 onward?

August 09, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 104 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1994 Oldsmobile 98 too!

August 10, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 45 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1994 Oldsmobile 98.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 109 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 1994 Oldsmobile 98!

August 12, 2024 Reply

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