[Fixed] Buick Rendezvous stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Yankeezulu
Member since May 2022 • 39 posts

How can I obtain my Buick Rendezvous's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on September 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1937 posts

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

Posted on September 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Lionheart
Member • 6 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Buick Rendezvous. Trying this instead.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 64 posts

Just tried this on my Buick Rendezvous—anyone else have success?

September 19, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 49 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Buick Rendezvous this weekend.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 19 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Buick Rendezvous.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 76 posts

Desperate to get my Buick Rendezvous running again. Trying this tonight.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 119 posts

My Buick Rendezvous just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

September 23, 2024 Reply

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