[Recommended Fix] 1989 Pontiac Trans Am key not recognized - what code should I enter?

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Icedragon
Member since March 2023 • 80 posts

Need my 1989 Pontiac Trans Am's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on January 29, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 587 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1989 Pontiac Trans Am. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 30, 2025

Replies (3)

Eagleeye
Member • 49 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1989 Pontiac Trans Am.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Redalert
Member • 40 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1989 Pontiac Trans Am before?

January 31, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 101 posts

Trying this out on my 1989 Pontiac Trans Am today—hoping it works.

February 01, 2025 Reply

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