[Archived] Locked out of my 1949 Pontiac Silver Streak, missing PIN code

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Quantumq
Member since March 2022 • 57 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1949 Pontiac Silver Streak

Posted on November 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 826 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1949 Pontiac Silver Streak. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 05, 2024

Replies (3)

Viperstrike
Member • 36 posts

Worked for someone with a 1949 Pontiac Silver Streak? Need to hear it!

November 05, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 71 posts

My 1949 Pontiac Silver Streak's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 118 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1949 Pontiac Silver Streak.

November 07, 2024 Reply

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