Buick Riviera Key Replacement (1996-1999) in Ventura County

Short answer: partially. You can program the remote fob yourself using the OBD jumper method on pins 4 and 8, or the door unlock hold method. Both are in your owner's manual and they work well. But the PASS-Key II transponder chip requires an on-board relearn with either a working key or a Tech 2 tool. That is the part you need us for. We handle the full job, transponder and remote, for well under dealer prices. Call (805) 790-8162 and we will give you an exact quote.

The real question is not whether it is the key, but whether the key and the car are still talking to each other. A dead battery can desync the PASS-Key II system, so the BCM no longer recognizes your transponder chip. You will see the security light flashing on the dash. We reprogram it on-site with GM-compatible tools, no towing required. Also worth checking: the MALL module, which is subject to recall 95V204000 and can cause lock and chime failures that look like a key problem.

It uses a standard blade transponder key with a Philips ID33 chip and a 4-button remote fob. The FCC ID is KOBUT1BT and it takes a CR2032 battery. Your four buttons handle lock, unlock, trunk, and panic. On the 1998-1999 models, the unlock button also controls memory seat and mirror positions. We cut and program new ones right in your driveway anywhere in Ventura County.

Yes. NHTSA recall 95V204000 covers the MALL module, which affects your door cylinders, key-in-ignition chime, and anti-theft chime system. If you have never had it addressed, any GM dealer should inspect and fix it for free. If the module has already been replaced or you are dealing with key programming issues related to a new module, we can reprogram your keys to match. Give us a call at (805) 790-8162 and we will sort it out.