[Closed] Dealer charging $150 for 2003 Buick Park Avenue key code - alternatives?

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Xrayspecs
Member since December 2022 • 31 posts

How can I find my 2003 Buick Park Avenue's key code to program a new key?

Posted on May 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 18, 2025

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Invisible
Member • 80 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2003 Buick Park Avenue?

May 18, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 136 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2003 Buick Park Avenue's mystery code.

May 19, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 51 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2003 Buick Park Avenue.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 64 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2003 Buick Park Avenue's key code.

May 21, 2025 Reply

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