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Lost my keys in snow storm I fell when helping someone get their car out of the ditch. I cannot seem to get the key code to get another key made because my car is an older model. It is a 1991 buick century. Please help
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You just need to take another key that works.
If you haven't got another key because you didn't replace key number 2 when you lost it, you need to take the car.
If by any chance you lost the key in a snow bank, call out someone from the International group called 'The Ring Finders'. They are a group of metal detectorists that like helping people.
Or much cheaper, call out a mobile auto locksmith or a local auto electrician.
You can't. The security system and immobilizer is there to stop EXACTLY what you are trying to do, start the car without the key and security code credentials.
Your local dealership with make you a key based on the VIN Number. Then you have to reset the security system.
Or you can try a local mobile locksmith.
Or find the key. If you lost the key in the snow, look up 'Ring Finders', a global network of metal detectorists that find lost rings and keys.
I think it might be friction on the tires making the smell. About getting the car out, if you can still open the drivers seat door, and do this... Get it towed! If that doesn't work... Depending on how big the ditch is... Big, Ramp Small, Rent a crane! (I was being sarcastic right there, but it might work! Ask a van expert first though...)
I'd say the linkage is a little bit off and the shifter is not quite putting the linkage in the park position. To confirm this you might try pushing and or pulling on the shifter a little bit as you trying to start the vehicle.
Window has come off track,try to lube the track, reset the window in the track an use a apoxy glue let it sit for a few hours an it should b fine that's what I did to mine, that last snow storm we had my truck was covered,I was keying my truck warm up I went to open the window it was stuck, so I gave it a little hit an then it fell in the door an the snow came in lol, then I found out what to do I never had a prob again
The dealer is probably right. The extreme cold, together with a lack of lubricant due to age, likely killed the actuator. If this seems too expensive, you might find a private shop to fix it for less.
If you are asking about the battery light, there is a battery temperature sensor at the front of the battery tray to the right of the battery holddown hardware. If the snow loosened the wires or blocked the airflow to the sensor, the battery light will come on. The battery and alternator voltage can be correct, and the sensor will make the light come on.
Your best bet is to remove your passengers side door lock take it to your local LOCKSMITH and let them cut you a key should cost you around $15 dollars. It is really quite easy to remove the lock.
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