[Status: Resolved] Code card missing from my Buick Encore GX FWD, stuck now

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Purplehaze
Member since May 2023 • 28 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Buick Encore GX FWD?

Posted on April 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Buick Encore GX FWD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Cosmicray
Member • 148 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Buick Encore GX FWD.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 87 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Buick Encore GX FWD?

April 23, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 108 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Buick Encore GX FWD. This looks promising.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 118 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Buick Encore GX FWD.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 94 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Buick Encore GX FWD owner.

April 26, 2025 Reply

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