[Success] Lost transponder code for my 2004 Buick Century Custom - any ideas?

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Knightlight
Member since November 2021 • 42 posts

Need my 2004 Buick Century Custom's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on December 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 928 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Buick Century Custom. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 06, 2024

Replies (4)

Alphaomega
Member • 16 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2004 Buick Century Custom.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 79 posts

Anyone try this on a 2004 Buick Century Custom with push-button start?

December 07, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 117 posts

Really need the key code for my 2004 Buick Century Custom, thanks for sharing!

December 08, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 68 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2004 Buick Century Custom.

December 09, 2024 Reply

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