[Status: Resolved] Dealer charging too much for 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight key code

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Darkknight
Member since March 2022 • 36 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight - where's the key code?

Posted on March 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1320 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Alice
Member • 98 posts

My 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 51 posts

I have a 2011 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight, will this method work for that year?

March 17, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 113 posts

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

March 18, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 148 posts

Same problem on my 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight. Watching for any working solutions.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 13 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight. Trying this instead.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 104 posts

I tried this with my 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight but still no luck. Any suggestions?

March 21, 2025 Reply

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