[Archived] Options when key code sticker missing on Buick Electra Estate Wagon

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Quantumflux
Member since September 2022 • 115 posts

Need my Buick Electra Estate Wagon's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on December 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 882 posts

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

Posted on December 14, 2024

Replies (5)

Blackwidow
Member • 34 posts

Following along—same issue with my Buick Electra Estate Wagon.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 54 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Buick Electra Estate Wagon owner.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 121 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Buick Electra Estate Wagon before?

December 16, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 22 posts

My Buick Electra Estate Wagon just blinks. I think this might fix it.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 61 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Buick Electra Estate Wagon?

December 18, 2024 Reply

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