[Update] My 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Phoenixrise
Member since June 2023 • 21 posts

How can I retrieve my 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on January 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1184 posts

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

Posted on January 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Bluemoon
Member • 42 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, hope someone can help.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 30 posts

Been stuck with my 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 68 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue this weekend.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 19 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 142 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue owner.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 16 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue?

January 22, 2025 Reply

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