[Working] 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada Base AWD won’t detect chipped key - reprogram failed

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Xrayspecs
Member since July 2022 • 12 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada Base AWD?

Posted on January 29, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada Base AWD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 30, 2025

Replies (6)

Timemachine
Member • 138 posts

My 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada Base AWD is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 29 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada Base AWD key code too.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 24 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada Base AWD.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 40 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada Base AWD key issues!

February 02, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 117 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada Base AWD too!

February 03, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 53 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada Base AWD, hope this helps.

February 04, 2025 Reply

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