[Archived] How to get the key code to program keys for my 1970 Pontiac Trans Am?

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Pandaking
Member since November 2021 • 139 posts

How can I access my 1970 Pontiac Trans Am's key code to program new keys?

Posted on May 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 706 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1970 Pontiac Trans Am. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Echolima
Member • 37 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1970 Pontiac Trans Am.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 89 posts

I have a 2011 1970 Pontiac Trans Am, will this method work for that year?

May 12, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 75 posts

My 1970 Pontiac Trans Am's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 127 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 1970 Pontiac Trans Am key code too.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 38 posts

This thread might save my 1970 Pontiac Trans Am. Thanks everyone!

May 15, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 98 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 1970 Pontiac Trans Am!

May 16, 2025 Reply

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