[Closed] Can't find the immobilizer PIN for my 1998 Buick Park Avenue

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Skywalker
Member since March 2022 • 150 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1998 Buick Park Avenue?

Posted on September 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 20, 2024

Replies (6)

Timemachine
Member • 98 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1998 Buick Park Avenue.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 123 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 1998 Buick Park Avenue's key code.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 97 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1998 Buick Park Avenue.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 6 posts

My 1998 Buick Park Avenue's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

September 23, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 69 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1998 Buick Park Avenue too!

September 24, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 37 posts

My 1998 Buick Park Avenue might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

September 25, 2024 Reply

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