[Free Fix] Just installed push start on my 2003 Buick Rendezvous - need new code?

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Looking for my 2003 Buick Rendezvous's key code to program a new key

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Does this method work for the 2003 Buick Rendezvous models from 2010 onward?

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2003 Buick Rendezvous key code too.

Will this work for older 2003 Buick Rendezvouss? Mine's a 2009.

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2003 Buick Rendezvous as well.

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