[Issue Closed] Help! Need key code for my 1997 Buick Park Avenue immediately

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Whitenoise
Member since October 2022 • 66 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1997 Buick Park Avenue?

Posted on May 27, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 28, 2025

Replies (4)

Voodooman
Member • 117 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 1997 Buick Park Avenue key issue.

May 28, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 29 posts

Was about to tow my 1997 Buick Park Avenue. Let me try this first.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 80 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1997 Buick Park Avenue. Thanks!

May 30, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 69 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1997 Buick Park Avenue.

May 31, 2025 Reply

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