[Method] 1995 Pontiac Firefly won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Silversurf
Member since February 2023 • 40 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1995 Pontiac Firefly - help?

Posted on October 01, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1995 Pontiac Firefly. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 02, 2024

Replies (6)

Moonwalker
Member • 132 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1995 Pontiac Firefly's key code.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 76 posts

Trying this out on my 1995 Pontiac Firefly today—hoping it works.

October 03, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 31 posts

Was about to give up on my 1995 Pontiac Firefly, but this gives me hope.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 100 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 1995 Pontiac Firefly!

October 05, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 143 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1995 Pontiac Firefly before?

October 06, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 21 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1995 Pontiac Firefly.

October 07, 2024 Reply

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