[Solved] Replacing remote for 2006 Buick Lucerne - need access code?

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Bigfoot
Member since August 2022 • 73 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2006 Buick Lucerne?

Posted on April 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Buick Lucerne. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 11, 2025

Replies (4)

Jokersmile
Member • 126 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2006 Buick Lucerne.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 147 posts

If this works for my 2006 Buick Lucerne, I owe you big time.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 48 posts

My 2006 Buick Lucerne won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 121 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2006 Buick Lucernes?

April 14, 2025 Reply

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