[Free Fix] Where's the key code located on a 2002 Buick Rendezvous for key programming?

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Quantumq
Member since May 2022 • 24 posts

Looking for my 2002 Buick Rendezvous's factory key code to program a key

Posted on March 12, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 13, 2025

Replies (4)

Heidi
Member • 72 posts

Does this method work for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous models from 2010 onward?

March 13, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 95 posts

Using this on my 2002 Buick Rendezvous now. Hope it works.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 58 posts

Same issue here with my 2002 Buick Rendezvous, let me know if it works.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 12 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2002 Buick Rendezvous.

March 16, 2025 Reply

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