[Archived] Dealer won't share key code for my 2011 Buick Regal

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Quantumx
Member since February 2022 • 120 posts

Looking for my 2011 Buick Regal's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on August 04, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 05, 2024

Replies (4)

Hackman
Member • 109 posts

I think my 2011 Buick Regal has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 46 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2011 Buick Regal. Trying this instead.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 68 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2011 Buick Regal!

August 07, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 84 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2011 Buick Regal.

August 08, 2024 Reply

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