[Method] 2006 Buick Rainier is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Outlawstar
Member since May 2022 • 136 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2006 Buick Rainier key fob?

Posted on September 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 573 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Buick Rainier. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Electricslide
Member • 9 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2006 Buick Rainier key issues!

September 04, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 27 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2006 Buick Rainier.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 7 posts

My 2006 Buick Rainier might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 100 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2006 Buick Rainier, would this method still work?

September 07, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 134 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2006 Buick Rainier?

September 08, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 132 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2006 Buick Rainier owner.

September 09, 2024 Reply

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