[Recommended Fix] Stuck at home with my Buick Enclave AWD - immobilizer won’t let me start

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Alphamax
Member since February 2022 • 124 posts

Where's the key code located on a Buick Enclave AWD for key programming?

Posted on August 07, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Buick Enclave AWD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 08, 2024

Replies (4)

Rustyshack
Member • 68 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Buick Enclave AWD?

August 08, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 93 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Buick Enclave AWD this hard?!

August 09, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 125 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Buick Enclave AWD.

August 10, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 15 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Buick Enclave AWD. Thanks!

August 11, 2024 Reply

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