[Issue Closed] 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Killerbee
Member since August 2022 • 75 posts

Need my 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on December 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 869 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 08, 2024

Replies (6)

Alice
Member • 40 posts

My 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

December 08, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 11 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 39 posts

I have a 2011 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport, will this method work for that year?

December 10, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 104 posts

Just tried this on my 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport—anyone else have success?

December 11, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 96 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport for a while.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 132 posts

My 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 13, 2024 Reply

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