[Resolved] Looking for VIN-to-code service for my 1960 Pontiac Starchief

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Timelord
Member since November 2022 • 57 posts

Where's the key code located on a 1960 Pontiac Starchief for key programming?

Posted on October 10, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1960 Pontiac Starchief. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 11, 2024

Replies (3)

Xenowarrior
Member • 28 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 1960 Pontiac Starchief key code too.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 132 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1960 Pontiac Starchief?

October 12, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 53 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1960 Pontiac Starchief owner.

October 13, 2024 Reply

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