[Free Solution] Key cloning didn’t work - 2002 Buick Le Sabre still needs code

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Airjordan
Member since September 2021 • 41 posts

Need my 2002 Buick Le Sabre's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on November 01, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 02, 2024

Replies (6)

Hotrod
Member • 39 posts

Saved me from towing my 2002 Buick Le Sabre. Thanks!

November 02, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 54 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2002 Buick Le Sabre. Need the code badly.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 28 posts

My 2002 Buick Le Sabre refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 32 posts

Key code problems with my 2002 Buick Le Sabre as well. Subscribed!

November 05, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 82 posts

Trying this out on my 2002 Buick Le Sabre today—hoping it works.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 142 posts

I tried this with my 2002 Buick Le Sabre but still no luck. Any suggestions?

November 07, 2024 Reply

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