[Resolved] Replaced steering column, now Buick LaCrosse AWD won’t start - code?

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Nighthawk
Member since May 2022 • 112 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Buick LaCrosse AWD?

Posted on September 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Buick LaCrosse AWD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Nightowl
Member • 64 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Buick LaCrosse AWD key code too.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 133 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Buick LaCrosse AWD, hope someone can help.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 107 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Buick LaCrosse AWD this weekend.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 86 posts

My Buick LaCrosse AWD might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 94 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Buick LaCrosse AWD?

September 10, 2024 Reply

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