[Free Solution] Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 1997 Buick Century?

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Quantumpie
Member since February 2022 • 63 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1997 Buick Century - help?

Posted on April 12, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 13, 2025

Replies (5)

Diana
Member • 111 posts

Just what I needed! My 1997 Buick Century has been acting up lately.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 134 posts

Key code problems with my 1997 Buick Century as well. Subscribed!

April 14, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 80 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1997 Buick Century.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 134 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 1997 Buick Century key code too.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
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April 17, 2025 Reply

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