[Closed] Is there a way to get the key code for my 1987 PONTIAC Firebird FORMULA 1987?

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Quantumx
Member since September 2022 • 87 posts

How can I access my 1987 PONTIAC Firebird FORMULA 1987's key code to program new keys?

Posted on May 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1987 PONTIAC Firebird FORMULA 1987. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 08, 2025

Replies (5)

Alphadog
Member • 138 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1987 PONTIAC Firebird FORMULA 1987 too.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 10 posts

Same problem on my 1987 PONTIAC Firebird FORMULA 1987. Watching for any working solutions.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 96 posts

Been stuck with my 1987 PONTIAC Firebird FORMULA 1987 for weeks. This might be the fix.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 149 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1987 PONTIAC Firebird FORMULA 1987 for a while.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 41 posts

I have the same 1987 PONTIAC Firebird FORMULA 1987 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

May 12, 2025 Reply

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