[Issue Closed] Need the key code to program a new key for my Oldsmobile NinetyEight II - help?

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Need my Oldsmobile NinetyEight II's key code to program a new transponder key

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Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Oldsmobile NinetyEight II.

Waiting to see if this will work on my Oldsmobile NinetyEight II as well.

Saved me from towing my Oldsmobile NinetyEight II. Thanks!

This just might solve my Oldsmobile NinetyEight II's ignition issue.

My Oldsmobile NinetyEight II is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

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