[Resolved] My 1993 Pontiac LeMans key fob works, but car won’t start - code issue?

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Cyberninja
Member since March 2022 • 148 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 1993 Pontiac LeMans to make keys?

Posted on February 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 09, 2025

Replies (5)

Jedimaster
Member • 112 posts

I think my 1993 Pontiac LeMans has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 70 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1993 Pontiac LeMans!

February 10, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 79 posts

I think my 1993 Pontiac LeMans has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 39 posts

My 1993 Pontiac LeMans's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

February 12, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 91 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1993 Pontiac LeMans.

February 13, 2025 Reply

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