[Solution] 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Pandaexpress
Member since April 2022 • 87 posts

How can I obtain my 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on October 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 18, 2024

Replies (5)

Hotwheels
Member • 42 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 62 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 106 posts

Will this work for older 1992 Pontiac Trans Sports? Mine's a 2009.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 64 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. This might do it.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 29 posts

My 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

October 22, 2024 Reply

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