[It Worked!] Can car wash access key code for 1996 Buick Park Avenue?

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Looking for my 1996 Buick Park Avenue's factory key code to program a key

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My 1996 Buick Park Avenue is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1996 Buick Park Avenue, hope this helps.

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1996 Buick Park Avenue, hope this helps.

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