[Update] Need key code after battery died in 1968 Pontiac GTO

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Neonlights
Member since January 2022 • 119 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 1968 Pontiac GTO keys?

Posted on September 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1452 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1968 Pontiac GTO. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Bob
Member • 136 posts

Will this work if the 1968 Pontiac GTO has an aftermarket alarm?

September 06, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 123 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1968 Pontiac GTO.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 125 posts

Will this work if the 1968 Pontiac GTO has an aftermarket alarm?

September 08, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 54 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1968 Pontiac GTO?

September 09, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 103 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1968 Pontiac GTO.

September 10, 2024 Reply

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