[Recommended Fix] Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix

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Reddwarf
Member since May 2023 • 39 posts

How can I retrieve my 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on August 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Invisible
Member • 23 posts

Trying this out on my 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix today—hoping it works.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 42 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix?

August 27, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 50 posts

This thread might save my 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix. Thanks everyone!

August 28, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 41 posts

Same issue here with my 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix, let me know if it works.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 38 posts

My 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 82 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix this hard?!

August 31, 2024 Reply

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