[Method] Need help finding my 1999 Buick Riviera's key code

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Pixelpusher
Member since September 2022 • 94 posts

Where's the key code located on a 1999 Buick Riviera for key programming?

Posted on August 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1082 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Buick Riviera. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Grace
Member • 101 posts

Anyone try this on a 1999 Buick Riviera with push-button start?

August 26, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 72 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1999 Buick Riviera as well.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 77 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1999 Buick Riviera before?

August 28, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 92 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1999 Buick Riviera. Trying this instead.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 126 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 1999 Buick Riviera.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 30 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1999 Buick Riviera.

August 31, 2024 Reply

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