[Answered] Need my 2019 Buick Encore Preferred's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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Icedragon
Member since June 2023 • 40 posts

Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my 2019 Buick Encore Preferred?

Posted on November 07, 2024
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Posted on November 08, 2024

Replies (4)

Quicksilver
Member • 125 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2019 Buick Encore Preferred.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 40 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2019 Buick Encore Preferred, hope someone can help.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 88 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2019 Buick Encore Preferred. Need the code badly.

November 10, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 66 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2019 Buick Encore Preferred too!

November 11, 2024 Reply

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