[Success] Trying to program a new key for Buick Skylark - code required?

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Wildcard
Member since October 2022 • 93 posts

Need my Buick Skylark's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on April 29, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Buick Skylark. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 30, 2025

Replies (5)

Mistermiyagi
Member • 149 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Buick Skylark key issue.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 87 posts

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

May 01, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 5 posts

Same issue here with my Buick Skylark, let me know if it works.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 49 posts

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

May 03, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 141 posts

Will this work for older Buick Skylarks? Mine's a 2009.

May 04, 2025 Reply

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