[Free Solution] Dealer vs locksmith for 2018 Buick LaCrosse key code

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Thunderbolt
Member since September 2021 • 18 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 2018 Buick LaCrosse - help?

Posted on April 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 965 posts

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Posted on April 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Hackman
Member • 37 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2018 Buick LaCrosse's key code.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 121 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2018 Buick LaCrosse, would this method still work?

April 18, 2025 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 70 posts

Really need the key code for my 2018 Buick LaCrosse, thanks for sharing!

April 19, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 46 posts

Trying this on my 2018 Buick LaCrosse later. Will report back.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 96 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2018 Buick LaCrosse key issues!

April 21, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 29 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2018 Buick LaCrosse's key code issue!

April 22, 2025 Reply

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