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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 Buick Riviera uses a separate remote fob alongside a standard ignition key. These are two independent pieces: the key starts the car, the fob handles lock and unlock. The remote runs on a CR2032. When range drops or buttons feel dead, swap the battery first before assuming the fob is toast. The contacts inside these older fobs can also corrode from pocket moisture, so while you're in there, wipe the contact pads with a dry cloth. If the remote still won't sync after a fresh CR2032, it likely needs to be reprogrammed to the vehicle. The self-programming sequence on these mid-90s GM remotes is a real thing: it runs through the door lock switch with the ignition in a specific position, no OBD tool required. Knowing that sequence saves a lot of unnecessary dealer trips.
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Wood Ranch is a quiet part of Simi Valley. Long driveways, mature trees, the kind of neighborhood where a car sitting dead in a driveway stands out. That's where I got a call about a 1997 Buick Riviera whose owner had lost his only key somewhere on the golf course earlier that week.

He had already called the dealer. They quoted him a tow, a wait, and a number that made him pause. A friend told him to look for someone mobile.

I pulled up in the afternoon. The Riviera was sitting in the shade of his driveway, undisturbed since he got home in a rideshare. Good car, clean shape, clearly cared for.

I decoded the door lock mechanically and cut a replacement key blade to match. Then I addressed the remote. The fob with the factory FCC ID was also gone with the lost key, so I programmed a replacement remote to the car using the onboard programming sequence these mid-90s GM systems support. No laptop, no OBD dongle. Just the right procedure done correctly.

Tested every button. Tested the ignition. Walked the car once. Everything confirmed working before I packed up.

He mentioned what the dealer had quoted. I told him what he owed me. He just nodded slowly, the way people do when a number is a lot smaller than the one they were bracing for.

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Dec 2019
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“We had one broken key for our Honda Civic and one working key for our Lexus. Tim came out and cut three remote car keys at a great price. All keys worked perfectly. Professional, courteous, and highly recommended.”

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What is the cheapest way to replace a key for a 1997 Buick Riviera?
Call a mobile locksmith first. The dealer route on a vehicle this age means a tow if you have no working key, a service appointment, and a parts markup on top of labor. With EZ Car Keyz, I come to you in Simi Valley, cut the key on site, and program the remote the same visit. No tow, no waiting room, no separate line items for parts and labor. Call for current pricing, but the gap between mobile and dealer on these is significant.
How much more does all-keys-lost cost compared to just making a spare?
Do aftermarket remotes actually work on a 1997 Buick Riviera, or should I stick with OEM?
Can I program a replacement remote for my 1997 Riviera myself, or do I need a shop?
My Riviera remote stopped working but the key still starts the car fine. What usually causes that?
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Buick Riviera 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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