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1997 Buick Riviera
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1997 Buick Riviera Remote KOBUT1BT
FCC IDKOBUT1BTPart #15732805Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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The 1997 Riviera uses a separate remote fob and a mechanical ignition key. They are two different things. The fob handles lock, unlock, trunk, and panic. The ignition key is what starts the car. If you lose the fob but still have the key, you can still drive. If you lose the key but still have the fob, you are not going anywhere. When doing a remote replacement on these, the programming is an onboard add-a-key sequence using the door lock and ignition cycle steps. No OBD tool required on a car this age. The CR2032 in the fob is also worth checking first if range has gotten short or buttons feel unresponsive. A weak cell on these can cut range down to arm's length before it quits entirely.
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She was at a venue in Downtown La Mesa and her purse disappeared during the show. Phone, wallet, keys, all of it. She borrowed a friend's phone, called the police, then called her boyfriend, then called me.

Her 1997 Buick Riviera was sitting in the lot. She still had a spare ignition key at home, so the car could move, but the remote was gone and she wanted the stolen fob locked out before whoever took it figured out which car it belonged to.

On the 1997 Riviera, the add-a-key sequence wipes the previously registered remotes and re-enrolls only the ones you present during the procedure. That is exactly what she needed. When I walked up, she was standing next to the car looking at her phone like it was going to fix something.

I ran the onboard programming sequence, enrolled a fresh replacement fob, and confirmed every button was talking to the car. Trunk release, lock, unlock, panic. All four. The stolen fob was now just a piece of plastic with a dead CR2032 in it as far as her car was concerned.

She mentioned the dealer had been her first thought. She called them that morning and the timeline they gave her did not work for her schedule. I was done in the venue lot before she had to figure out a ride home.

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Buick Riviera Mobile Service FAQ

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What battery does the 1997 Buick Riviera key fob use?
CR2032. Widely available at any auto parts store or pharmacy. If your buttons are working but range has dropped off noticeably, a fresh CR2032 is the first thing to try before assuming the fob itself has failed. When I replace or program a fob for these, I always drop in a new cell before testing so range results are actually reliable.
How do I know if a replacement fob I bought online will work with my 1997 Riviera?
How much does a 1997 Buick Riviera remote replacement cost?
Can I program a replacement fob for my 1997 Riviera myself at home?
My 1997 Riviera remote stopped working on all four buttons at once. Is the fob dead or is the receiver in the car the problem?
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