[Success] Need key code for Oldsmobile Achieva bought at auction

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Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Oldsmobile Achieva?

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Looking for the same thing for my Oldsmobile Achieva, hope someone can help.

Following this for my Oldsmobile Achieva. Please update if it works!

Looking for the same thing for my Oldsmobile Achieva, hope someone can help.

Appreciate any advice—my Oldsmobile Achieva won’t recognize the key.

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