[Issue Closed] VIN key code generator for 1981 Pontiac Firebird - does it work?

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Bigfoot
Member since December 2021 • 136 posts

Need my 1981 Pontiac Firebird's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1699 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1981 Pontiac Firebird. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 13, 2025

Replies (4)

Laserbeam
Member • 35 posts

My 1981 Pontiac Firebird just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 122 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1981 Pontiac Firebird.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 36 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1981 Pontiac Firebird too.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 50 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1981 Pontiac Firebird too.

March 16, 2025 Reply

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