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Buick Regal Key Replacement
Buick Regals have been on Dallas–Fort Worth roads since the 1994 era, and across 6 key generations this model has used 6 different key systems — “vats / passkey anti theft system”; “passlock system / standard mechanical metal key”; remote-head flip key; “hitag2 extended / ~id46, id46e / pcf7937e, pcf7941e”. 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 Regal Keys
The table below is our verified key reference for the Buick Regal — 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 / Generation | Years | Key Type | Transponder / Immobilizer | Blade / FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal | 1994-1997 | “VATS / PassKey Anti Theft System” | Mechanical key | |
| Regal | 1997-2004 | “Passlock System / Standard mechanical metal key” | Mechanical key | |
| Regal | 2011–2017 | Remote-head flip key | Hitag2 Extended / ID46, ID46E | HU100 (B119 / B111-family) |
| Regal | 2011-2017 | “Hitag2 Extended / ~ID46, ID46E / PCF7937E, PCF7941E” | Remote head key | |
| Regal | 2018–2020 | Smart / proximity (PEPS) | Hitag2 Extended / ID46, ID46E | HU100 emergency insert |
| Regal | 2018-2020 | “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 Regal specifically, the immobilizer families we see are: Mechanical key, 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?
- 1994-1997: “VATS / PassKey Anti Theft System” — Mechanical key
- 1997-2004: “Passlock System / Standard mechanical metal key” — Mechanical key
- 2011–2017: Remote-head flip key — Hitag2 Extended / ID46, ID46E (HU100 (B119 / B111-family))
- 2011-2017: “Hitag2 Extended / ~ID46, ID46E / PCF7937E, PCF7941E” — Remote head key
- 2018–2020: Smart / proximity (PEPS) — Hitag2 Extended / ID46, ID46E (HU100 emergency insert)
- 2018-2020: “Hitag2 Extended / ~ID46, ID46E / PCF7952E, PCF7961E” — Remote head key
Our Regal Key Services
- Key replacement — lost, stolen or broken Regal keys cut from code and programmed on-site, including all-keys-lost by VIN
- Spare key duplication — the cheap insurance; most Regal spares are done in one short visit
- Fob & transponder programming — remotes, fobiks and smart keys paired to the immobilizer
- Lockout service — damage-free entry when the keys are inside, 24/7
- Ignition repair — worn cylinders and keys that won’t turn
Buick Regal Key FAQ
I lost the only key to my Regal. 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 Regal call.
Will a hardware-store copy start my Regal?
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 Regal is older — do you still stock keys for it?
Yes. We carry blanks and chips going back to the 1994-1997 generation (“vats / passkey anti theft system”), 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 Regal 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.