[Success] Where's the key code located on 1987 PONTIAC Firebird FORMULA firebird models?

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Alphadog
Member since January 2022 • 60 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 1987 PONTIAC Firebird FORMULA firebird?

Posted on November 30, 2024
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Posted on December 01, 2024

Replies (5)

Quantumfizz
Member • 78 posts

My 1987 PONTIAC Firebird FORMULA firebird needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

December 01, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 55 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1987 PONTIAC Firebird FORMULA firebird.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 33 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 1987 PONTIAC Firebird FORMULA firebird key issue.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 47 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1987 PONTIAC Firebird FORMULA firebird.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 130 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1987 PONTIAC Firebird FORMULA firebird—need the code first.

December 05, 2024 Reply

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