[Completed] My 2017 Buick Regal flashes security light - what code is missing?

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Looking for my 2017 Buick Regal's key code to program a new key

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Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2017 Buick Regal.

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2017 Buick Regal!

I’m in the same boat with my 2017 Buick Regal. This looks promising.

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2017 Buick Regals?

Can’t believe this worked on my 2017 Buick Regal. Huge thanks!

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