[Working] I can't find the key code for my 1998 Oldsmobile 88

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Frostymug
Member since August 2022 • 17 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 1998 Oldsmobile 88?

Posted on January 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Oldsmobile 88. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 08, 2025

Replies (4)

Alphamax
Member • 85 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1998 Oldsmobile 88. Thanks!

January 08, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 45 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1998 Oldsmobile 88's key code.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 144 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1998 Oldsmobile 88.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 96 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1998 Oldsmobile 88.

January 11, 2025 Reply

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