[Solved] Bought a secondhand 1998 Buick Le Sabre, PIN code missing

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Quantumq
Member since July 2023 • 126 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1998 Buick Le Sabre

Posted on November 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 630 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Buick Le Sabre. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 05, 2024

Replies (6)

Lionheart
Member • 15 posts

Was about to tow my 1998 Buick Le Sabre. Let me try this first.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 9 posts

Key code problems with my 1998 Buick Le Sabre as well. Subscribed!

November 06, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 122 posts

Worked for someone with a 1998 Buick Le Sabre? Need to hear it!

November 07, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 87 posts

My 1998 Buick Le Sabre has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

November 08, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 70 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1998 Buick Le Sabre.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 111 posts

Anyone try this on a 1998 Buick Le Sabre with push-button start?

November 10, 2024 Reply

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