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1998 Buick Regal Remote ABO0204T
FCC IDABO0204TPart #10246215Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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The 1998 Buick Regal runs a separate remote entry fob and a conventional ignition key. The remote does not start the car and is not tied to any immobilizer enrollment, so the fob and the cut key are two independent jobs. The fob uses a CR2032 and has four buttons. On these late-90s GM remotes, the most common failure is not the battery, it is the internal solder joints cracking from years of being dropped or squeezed too hard. If a fresh CR2032 does not bring it back, the board itself may have a cold joint. Also worth knowing: these remotes can often be programmed onboard with an ignition-turn sequence, so you are not automatically stuck paying for diagnostic equipment just to pair a replacement fob.
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Out in College Estates, I got a call from a guy who had been fighting his 1998 Buick Regal for a couple of weeks. The ignition key was binding. He had to wiggle it just right, hold a little pressure sideways, and sometimes it still did not turn. He had already been to the dealer. They told him he needed a new ignition cylinder, a new key, the works.

I got there and put the key in. It bound, but not the way a dead cylinder binds. It had that specific sticky drag that tells you worn wafers, not a failed housing. I decoded the lock, pulled the cylinder, and swapped out the wafers that had worn flat. Cut a fresh key matched to the repaired cylinder, and it turned like it was new.

While I was there, I asked about the remote. He still had the original four-button fob, but it had not worked in over a year. He assumed it was just dead. Swapped the CR2032, ran the onboard pairing sequence, and it came back immediately. Two problems, two fixes, no replaced parts that did not need replacing.

He looked at the old wafers I laid on the hood and said he had been planning to live with the binding forever because he thought the whole assembly was shot. The dealer quote was going to run him a lot more than what he paid me. He drove away with a smooth ignition and a working remote, which is all he needed in the first place.

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“My key fob stopped working while I was at Oxnard Harbor and I thought I was going to need a tow. EZ Car Keyz showed up fast, programmed a new fob, checked everything carefully, and made sure the car was fully functional before leaving.”

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What battery does the 1998 Buick Regal key fob use?
CR2032. It is one of the most common coin cells out there, so you can find it at any drugstore or hardware store. That said, if you swap it yourself and the fob still does not respond, do not assume the fob is dead. On these late-90s GM remotes, the battery contacts can corrode or the internal circuit board can develop a cracked solder joint over time. A fresh battery fixes the easy cases. For the rest, the board needs a closer look.
How do I know I am getting the right replacement fob for my 1998 Buick Regal?
Do I need to bring my car somewhere to get the fob replaced or programmed?
Can I program a replacement fob for my 1998 Buick Regal myself, or do I need a locksmith?
My 1998 Buick Regal fob stopped working but the key still starts the car fine. What is going on?
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Buick Regal Key Service Areas

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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
Santa BarbaraGoletaMontecitoCarpinteriaOjaiVenturaSanta PaulaFillmoreOxnardPort HuenemeCamarilloMoorparkSimi ValleyThousand Oaks
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