[Archived] Need help: how to unlock a 1996 Buick LeSabre without the ignition code

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Silverfox
Member since July 2022 • 67 posts

How can I retrieve my 1996 Buick LeSabre's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on May 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Buick LeSabre. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 06, 2025

Replies (3)

Moonwalker
Member • 58 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1996 Buick LeSabre as well.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 127 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1996 Buick LeSabre—need the code first.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 22 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1996 Buick LeSabre. Huge thanks!

May 08, 2025 Reply

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