[Method] Need key code for Oldsmobile Silhouette bought at auction

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How can I obtain my Oldsmobile Silhouette's key code to program a spare key?

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My Oldsmobile Silhouette won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

Good luck to everyone dealing with Oldsmobile Silhouette key issues!

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Oldsmobile Silhouette key code too.

I really hope this trick works on my Oldsmobile Silhouette.

Just tried this on my Oldsmobile Silhouette—anyone else have success?

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Oldsmobile Silhouette. Trying this instead.

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