[Free Tool] Desperate to get the key code for my 1986 Pontiac Fiero

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How can I access my 1986 Pontiac Fiero's key code to program new keys?

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Got a dead key fob for my 1986 Pontiac Fiero. Need the code badly.

Following along—same issue with my 1986 Pontiac Fiero.

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1986 Pontiac Fiero.

This is exactly what I need for my 1986 Pontiac Fiero, thanks for posting!

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