[Update] Legal issues with sharing key code for 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada

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Heidi
Member since November 2021 • 63 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada for programming keys?

Posted on January 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 04, 2025

Replies (5)

Quicksilver
Member • 92 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 19 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada. Thanks!

January 05, 2025 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 44 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada all week. Hope this helps.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 26 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada's key code.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 20 posts

My 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

January 08, 2025 Reply

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