[Issue Closed] Key code help for 2004 Buick Le Sabre with flip key

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2004 Buick Le Sabre

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Any updates on getting the key code for the 2004 Buick Le Sabre?

I think my 2004 Buick Le Sabre has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2004 Buick Le Sabre.

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2004 Buick Le Sabre.

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2004 Buick Le Sabre.

Can’t believe this worked on my 2004 Buick Le Sabre. Huge thanks!

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