[Free Fix] Oldsmobile Ciera SL Wagon won’t detect chipped key - reprogram failed

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Ghostrider
Member since November 2022 • 123 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Oldsmobile Ciera SL Wagon?

Posted on September 08, 2024
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Posted on September 09, 2024

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Irongiant
Member • 55 posts

Desperate to get my Oldsmobile Ciera SL Wagon running again. Trying this tonight.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 48 posts

My Oldsmobile Ciera SL Wagon refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
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Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Oldsmobile Ciera SL Wagon.

September 11, 2024 Reply
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September 12, 2024 Reply
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