[Issue Closed] 2017 Buick Lacrosse only starts with master key - no code for new one

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Lonewolf
Member since August 2022 • 96 posts

How can I retrieve my 2017 Buick Lacrosse's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on February 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 625 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Buick Lacrosse. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Viperstrike
Member • 32 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2017 Buick Lacrosse, would this method still work?

February 18, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 93 posts

Desperate to get my 2017 Buick Lacrosse running again. Trying this tonight.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 33 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2017 Buick Lacrosse?

February 20, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 51 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2017 Buick Lacrosse as well.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 69 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2017 Buick Lacrosse.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 26 posts

I’m not alone! My 2017 Buick Lacrosse is doing the same thing.

February 23, 2025 Reply

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