[Verified] Need key code after repo of my 2016 Buick Lacrosse

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Zombieslayer
Member since November 2021 • 114 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2016 Buick Lacrosse

Posted on September 28, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1973 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Buick Lacrosse. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 29, 2024

Replies (3)

Hotrod
Member • 33 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2016 Buick Lacrosse—might work for mine too.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 109 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2016 Buick Lacrosse. Trying this instead.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 108 posts

My 2016 Buick Lacrosse refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 01, 2024 Reply

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