[Completed] Oldsmobile Delta 88 remote replaced - car not recognizing it

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Whitenoise
Member since May 2023 • 147 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Oldsmobile Delta 88?

Posted on April 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Oldsmobile Delta 88. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 02, 2025

Replies (4)

Zerogravity
Member • 80 posts

My Oldsmobile Delta 88 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 62 posts

Same problem on my Oldsmobile Delta 88. Watching for any working solutions.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 26 posts

My Oldsmobile Delta 88 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 95 posts

Anyone try this on a Oldsmobile Delta 88 with push-button start?

April 05, 2025 Reply

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