[Closed] My Oldsmobile NinetyEight Touring flashes security light - what code is missing?

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Ultraviolet
Member since October 2022 • 107 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Oldsmobile NinetyEight Touring to program a key?

Posted on September 24, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Oldsmobile NinetyEight Touring. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 25, 2024

Replies (4)

Wizardoz
Member • 21 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Oldsmobile NinetyEight Touring.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 140 posts

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

September 26, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 19 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Oldsmobile NinetyEight Touring. Trying this now.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 74 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Oldsmobile NinetyEight Touring. Thanks!

September 28, 2024 Reply

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