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Buick LaCrosse Key Replacement

Buick LaCrosses have been on Dallas–Fort Worth roads since the 2005 era, and across 8 key generations this model has used 7 different key systems — transponder key; “passkey 3 (pk3) / megamos crypto 48”; “passkey 3+ / philips crypto 46”; remote-head flip key. Whichever yours is, DFW Keys 4 Cars cuts and programs it at your location, 24/7: spare keys, lost-everything replacements, fob programming, and lockouts. Call (214) 717-6398.


About LaCrosse Keys

The table below is our verified key reference for the Buick LaCrosse — model years, key types, and the transponder/immobilizer family each generation uses. Generations overlap at boundary years, so we always confirm the exact part by VIN before dispatching.

Model / GenerationYearsKey TypeTransponder / ImmobilizerBlade / FCC
LaCrosse / Allure2005–2006Transponder keyPasskey 3 (PK3) / Megamos Crypto 48B99 / B102 (GM39)
LaCrosse2005-2006“Passkey 3 (PK3) / Megamos Crypto 48”Transponder key
LaCrosse / Allure2007–2009Transponder keyPasskey 3+ (“Circle Plus”) / Philips Crypto 46B111 / B106 (GM45)
LaCrosse2007-2009“Passkey 3+ / Philips Crypto 46”Transponder key
LaCrosse / Allure2010–2016Remote-head flip keyHitag2 Extended / ID46, ID46EHU100 (B111-family)
LaCrosse2010-2016“Hitag2 Extended / ~ID46, ID46E / PCF7937E, NCF2951E”Remote head key
LaCrosse2017–2019Smart / proximity (PEPS)Hitag2 Extended / ID46, ID46EHU100 emergency insert
LaCrosse2017-2019“Hitag2 Extended / ~ID46, ID46E / PCF7952E, PCF7961E”Remote head key

Security System & Immobilizer

Buick uses GM’s security systems by era: PassLock cylinders with plain keys, PK3/PK3+ transponders, ID46 keys, and current proximity fobs.

On the LaCrosse specifically, the immobilizer families we see are: Passkey 3 (PK3) / Megamos Crypto 48, Transponder key, Passkey 3+ (“Circle Plus”) / Philips Crypto 46, Hitag2 Extended / ID46, ID46E, Remote head key. A key that is cut correctly but not programmed to this system will turn the locks and never start the engine — programming is the half of the job that matters.

Which key does your year have?

  • 2005–2006: Transponder key — Passkey 3 (PK3) / Megamos Crypto 48 (B99 / B102 (GM39))
  • 2005-2006: “Passkey 3 (PK3) / Megamos Crypto 48” — Transponder key
  • 2007–2009: Transponder key — Passkey 3+ (“Circle Plus”) / Philips Crypto 46 (B111 / B106 (GM45))
  • 2007-2009: “Passkey 3+ / Philips Crypto 46” — Transponder key
  • 2010–2016: Remote-head flip key — Hitag2 Extended / ID46, ID46E (HU100 (B111-family))
  • 2010-2016: “Hitag2 Extended / ~ID46, ID46E / PCF7937E, NCF2951E” — Remote head key
  • 2017–2019: Smart / proximity (PEPS) — Hitag2 Extended / ID46, ID46E (HU100 emergency insert)
  • 2017-2019: “Hitag2 Extended / ~ID46, ID46E / PCF7952E, PCF7961E” — Remote head key

Our LaCrosse Key Services


Buick LaCrosse Key FAQ

I lost the only key to my LaCrosse. What now?

We come to the vehicle, verify ownership, cut a new key from the VIN, and program it on-site. No tow, no dealer wait — this is our most common LaCrosse call.

Will a hardware-store copy start my LaCrosse?

It will open the doors and nothing else on transponder-era cars — the chip inside the key must be programmed to the immobilizer, which is the part we do curbside.

My LaCrosse is older — do you still stock keys for it?

Yes. We carry blanks and chips going back to the 2005–2006 generation (transponder key), and a code-cut fresh key usually turns a worn lock better than any copy of your worn key.

How fast can you reach my LaCrosse in DFW?

We dispatch the nearest mobile unit across the whole metroplex, 24/7. Call (214) 717-6398 with your location and we’ll give you an honest ETA.