[Archived] My Buick Coachbuilder Wagon key fob works, but car won’t start - code issue?

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Misterx
Member since November 2021 • 39 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Buick Coachbuilder Wagon?

Posted on December 09, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 10, 2024

Replies (5)

Goldengate
Member • 6 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Buick Coachbuilder Wagon.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 131 posts

Was about to tow my Buick Coachbuilder Wagon. Let me try this first.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 24 posts

Was about to tow my Buick Coachbuilder Wagon. Let me try this first.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 35 posts

Was about to tow my Buick Coachbuilder Wagon. Let me try this first.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 112 posts

Worked for someone with a Buick Coachbuilder Wagon? Need to hear it!

December 14, 2024 Reply

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