[Confirmed] Is the key programming code the same as the immobilizer code on a 1985 Pontiac Fiero?

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Bigfoot
Member since May 2022 • 90 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 1985 Pontiac Fiero to program a key?

Posted on May 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 08, 2025

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Whitenoise
Member • 52 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1985 Pontiac Fiero all week. Hope this helps.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 110 posts

Worked for someone with a 1985 Pontiac Fiero? Need to hear it!

May 09, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
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I need this so bad for my 1985 Pontiac Fiero. Subscribed!

May 10, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 63 posts

Saved me from towing my 1985 Pontiac Fiero. Thanks!

May 11, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 89 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1985 Pontiac Fiero's mystery code.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
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Following this for my 1985 Pontiac Fiero. Please update if it works!

May 13, 2025 Reply

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