[Free Tool] Anyone recover their 1996 Pontiac Firefly ignition code successfully?

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Yellowbird
Member since July 2023 • 72 posts

How can I find my 1996 Pontiac Firefly's key code to program a new key?

Posted on November 16, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Pontiac Firefly. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 17, 2024

Replies (5)

Silversurf
Member • 123 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1996 Pontiac Firefly won’t recognize the key.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 67 posts

Worked for someone with a 1996 Pontiac Firefly? Need to hear it!

November 18, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 128 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 1996 Pontiac Firefly.

November 19, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 131 posts

I tried this with my 1996 Pontiac Firefly but still no luck. Any suggestions?

November 20, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 85 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1996 Pontiac Firefly?

November 21, 2024 Reply

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