[Fixed] 1997 Oldsmobile Sillouhette won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Neonlights
Member since November 2021 • 36 posts

Where's the key code located on a 1997 Oldsmobile Sillouhette for key programming?

Posted on November 21, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Oldsmobile Sillouhette. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Gamemaster
Member • 99 posts

Trying this out on my 1997 Oldsmobile Sillouhette today—hoping it works.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 44 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 1997 Oldsmobile Sillouhette—might work for mine too.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 75 posts

I need this so bad for my 1997 Oldsmobile Sillouhette. Subscribed!

November 24, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 69 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1997 Oldsmobile Sillouhette's key code issue!

November 25, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 143 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1997 Oldsmobile Sillouhette won’t recognize the key.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 56 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1997 Oldsmobile Sillouhette—need the code first.

November 27, 2024 Reply

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