[Issue Closed] Replacing keys on a 2003 Buick Regal - code required?

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Cyberninja
Member since November 2022 • 120 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 2003 Buick Regal for programming keys?

Posted on November 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1969 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Buick Regal. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 30, 2024

Replies (5)

Gamemaster
Member • 45 posts

Using this on my 2003 Buick Regal now. Hope it works.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 116 posts

If this works for my 2003 Buick Regal, I owe you big time.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 138 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2003 Buick Regal. Huge thanks!

December 02, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 76 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2003 Buick Regal key issue.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 93 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2003 Buick Regal!

December 04, 2024 Reply

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