[Confirmed Fix] Options when VIN is unreadable for 1995 Pontiac Grand Am key code

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Metalhead
Member since December 2022 • 112 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 1995 Pontiac Grand Am

Posted on March 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 920 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 17, 2025

Replies (4)

Alphamax
Member • 56 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1995 Pontiac Grand Am, following this thread.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 140 posts

Using this on my 1995 Pontiac Grand Am now. Hope it works.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 138 posts

I tried this with my 1995 Pontiac Grand Am but still no luck. Any suggestions?

March 19, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 108 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1995 Pontiac Grand Am?

March 20, 2025 Reply

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