[Update] Desperate to get the key code for my 1969 Pontiac Firebird

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Alphadog
Member since July 2022 • 46 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 1969 Pontiac Firebird

Posted on January 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1969 Pontiac Firebird. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 07, 2025

Replies (5)

Digitalx
Member • 92 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1969 Pontiac Firebird's key code issue!

January 07, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 10 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1969 Pontiac Firebird.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 90 posts

My 1969 Pontiac Firebird just blinks. I think this might fix it.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 33 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1969 Pontiac Firebird. This might do it.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 71 posts

Been stuck with my 1969 Pontiac Firebird for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 11, 2025 Reply

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