[Free Fix] Do you need a code when changing BCM in 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

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Zerogravity
Member since April 2022 • 129 posts

Looking for my 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on April 02, 2025
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Posted on April 03, 2025

Replies (4)

Oldschool
Member • 113 posts

I have the same 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass and I'm also trying to find the key code.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 92 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Need the code badly.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 78 posts

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

April 05, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 54 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass for days.

April 06, 2025 Reply

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