[Completed] 2016 Buick Encore Convenience won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Superfly
Member since February 2022 • 83 posts

How can I obtain my 2016 Buick Encore Convenience's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on November 04, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Buick Encore Convenience. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 05, 2024

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Platinumblonde
Member • 34 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2016 Buick Encore Convenience.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 115 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2016 Buick Encore Convenience.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 127 posts

I need this so bad for my 2016 Buick Encore Convenience. Subscribed!

November 07, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 58 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2016 Buick Encore Convenience, would this method still work?

November 08, 2024 Reply

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