[Issue Closed] How do I bypass the immobilizer code on my 1997 Pontiac Firebird?

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Happycamper
Member since October 2022 • 121 posts

Looking for my 1997 Pontiac Firebird's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on May 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 897 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Pontiac Firebird. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Zetajones
Member • 144 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1997 Pontiac Firebird this weekend.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 10 posts

Anyone try this on a 1997 Pontiac Firebird with push-button start?

May 19, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 66 posts

Desperate to get my 1997 Pontiac Firebird running again. Trying this tonight.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 38 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1997 Pontiac Firebird.

May 21, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 123 posts

Will this work for older 1997 Pontiac Firebirds? Mine's a 2009.

May 22, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 14 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 1997 Pontiac Firebird.

May 23, 2025 Reply

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