[Solution] Bought used Buick Enclave Preferred SUV - where's the key code?

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my Buick Enclave Preferred SUV

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Great info! Needed this for my old Buick Enclave Preferred SUV.

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Buick Enclave Preferred SUV!

I have the same Buick Enclave Preferred SUV and I'm also trying to find the key code.

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Buick Enclave Preferred SUV.

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