[Verified] Need help fast - 1966 Pontiac LeMans immobilizer blocking start

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Alphawolf
Member since October 2022 • 59 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1966 Pontiac LeMans - help?

Posted on December 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1966 Pontiac LeMans. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 03, 2024

Replies (4)

Digitalx
Member • 50 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1966 Pontiac LeMans?

December 03, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 80 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1966 Pontiac LeMans.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 12 posts

My 1966 Pontiac LeMans won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 79 posts

Just what I needed! My 1966 Pontiac LeMans has been acting up lately.

December 06, 2024 Reply

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